Tauranga Waldorf School vs Te Kura o Matapihi
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauranga Waldorf School
Welcome Bay ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
196 students
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
182 students
| Measure | Tauranga Waldorf School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura o Matapihi Matapihi, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 101 | #68 of 101 |
| National rank | #478 of 1,559 | #1206 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 196 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 503 |
| Total roll | 196 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.2% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Welcome Bay | Matapihi |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.waldorftga.school.nz | www.matapihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTauranga Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.8 vs 35.1).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 503).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School does better on roll size (196 vs 182).
- โขTe Kura o Matapihi does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -1%).
- โขTauranga Waldorf School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 182.
- โขTauranga Waldorf School is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Matapihi 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 Waldorf School better than Te Kura o Matapihi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauranga Waldorf School ranks higher (65.8 vs 35.1 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 Waldorf School and Te Kura o Matapihi?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Welcome Bay and Matapihi in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauranga Waldorf School: 413. Te Kura o Matapihi: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauranga Waldorf School and Te Kura o Matapihi rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tauranga Waldorf School is 16th of 101 and Te Kura o Matapihi is 68th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).