Tauranga Boys' College vs Tauranga Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students
Tauranga Intermediate
The Avenues · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,225 students
| Measure | Tauranga Boys' College Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Intermediate The Avenues, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 34 | #52 of 101 |
| National rank | #164 of 486 | #1031 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 2,258 | 1,225 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 475 |
| Total roll | 2,258 | 1,225 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.4% | – |
| Māori students | 27.3% | 37.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 10% |
| International students | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Tauranga | The Avenues |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.tbc.school.nz | www.tauranga-int.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tauranga Boys' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 43.5).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 475).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on roll size (2,258 vs 1,225).
- •Tauranga Boys' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -7.5%).
- •Tauranga Boys' College is the larger school with 2,258 students compared with 1,225.
- •Tauranga Boys' College is boys and Tauranga Intermediate is co-educational.
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 Boys' College better than Tauranga Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Boys' College ranks higher (61.2 vs 43.5 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 Boys' College and Tauranga Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tauranga and The Avenues in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauranga Boys' College: 456. Tauranga Intermediate: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Boys' College is 8th of 34 and Tauranga Intermediate is 52nd of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).