Tauranga Boys' College vs Tauranga Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
2,258 students
Tauranga Special School
Tauranga South ยท State special school
134 students
| Measure | Tauranga Boys' College Tauranga, Bay of Plenty | Tauranga Special School Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #8 of 34 | โ |
| National rank | #164 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | โ |
| Students | 2,258 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 499 |
| Total roll | 2,258 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | 24.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.8% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.3% | 44% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| International students | 2.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tauranga | Tauranga South |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.tbc.school.nz | www.taurangaspecialschool.nz |
The verdict
- โขTauranga Boys' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 499).
- โขTauranga Boys' College does better on roll size (2,258 vs 134).
- โขTauranga Special School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.5% vs 10.9%).
- โขTauranga Boys' College is the larger school with 2,258 students compared with 134.
- โขTauranga Boys' College is boys and Tauranga Special School 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 Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Special School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Tauranga and Tauranga South in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauranga Boys' College: 456. Tauranga Special School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Special School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Boys' College is 8th of 34 and Tauranga Special School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).