Tauranga Adventist School vs Te Wharekura o Mauao
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students
| Measure | Tauranga Adventist School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty | Te Wharekura o Mauao Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 101 | #16 of 34 |
| National rank | #680 of 1,559 | #294 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 116 | 276 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 522 |
| Total roll | 116 | 276 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 86.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 69.4% |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.taurangasda.school.nz | www.mauao.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tauranga Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.7 vs 41.4).
- •Tauranga Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 522).
- •Te Wharekura o Mauao does better on roll size (276 vs 116).
- •Te Wharekura o Mauao does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs -7.7%).
- •Te Wharekura o Mauao is the larger school with 276 students compared with 116.
- •Tauranga Adventist School is a state integrated school while Te Wharekura o Mauao is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tauranga Adventist School better than Te Wharekura o Mauao?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Adventist School ranks higher (57.7 vs 41.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Tauranga Adventist School and Te Wharekura o Mauao?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauranga Adventist School: 429. Te Wharekura o Mauao: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauranga Adventist School and Te Wharekura o Mauao rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Adventist School is 31st of 101 and Te Wharekura o Mauao is 16th of 34 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).