Tauranga Girls' College
930 Cameron Road, Gate Pa · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,496 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Tauranga Girls' College . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Tauranga Girls' College received an ERO international students review in September 2022, finding that international students are well resourced and supported by experienced staff with strong systems for their nurture, care, and academic and social development. The school has comprehensive programmes for student wellbeing and well-equipped homestay families providing care. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Gate Pa looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Tauranga Girls' College a good school?
Tauranga Girls' College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Experienced staff team providing support to international students
- Comprehensive range of programmes and activities to support student wellbeing
- Well-equipped homestay families providing care and support
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 85% · L2 75% · UE 50% · near band median (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 31% · Te Pūkenga 12% · Industry 3% · above band median (n=81) · why? ▼ hide
77% to Y13 · near band median (n=86) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 38.4/1k · suspensions 4.5/1k · exclusions 2.5/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+2.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2022-09 · top quartile of band (n=406) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-09-29 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- International students at Tauranga Girls' College are very well resourced and supported by a team of experienced staff
- Strong systems and self-review processes are in place to support the nurture and care of students including their academic and social aspirations
- At review time there were 12 international students, a significant reduction due to COVID-19 pandemic
- International students are integrated in school life and engage in school-based and community activities
- International students make good progress towards their academic and social goals and have opportunities to be part of the student leadership team
"International students at Tauranga Girls' College are very well resourced and are supported by a team of experienced staff."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2022. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$19.61M
Surplus / (deficit)
$250k
Net assets / equity
$3.69M
3 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
85.3%
243 of 285 leavers
-3.9pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
75.4%
215 of 285 leavers
-2.3pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
49.8%
142 of 285 leavers
+0.8pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
76.8%
2024 cohort · 285 students
+0.4pt vs 2023
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
38.4
91 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
4.5
13 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
2.5
6 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 28
- Creative Industries 14
- Social and Community Services 4
- Manufacturing and Technology 1
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$15.35M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,969
2018
$10.0M
2019
$10.2M
2020
$12.0M
2021
$12.9M
2022
$15.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 329
- Year 10 342
- Year 11 315
- Year 12 232
- Year 13+ 212
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 66.5%
- Māori 29.4%
- Asian 17.9%
- Pacific 9.1%
- International 2.8%
- Other / MELAA 2.4%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
partial
Location
930 Cameron Road, Gate Pa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Tauranga Girls' College.
Gate Pa School
Contributing · 0.2km · 392 roll
52
-10 vs this
Merivale School
Contributing · 0.9km · 177 roll
69
+7 vs this
Tauranga Special School
Specialist School · 0.9km · 121 roll
65
+3 vs this
Tauranga Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.9km · 1,262 roll
62
0 vs this
Tauranga Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.5km · 2,161 roll
64
+2 vs this
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Contributing · 2km · 486 roll
79
+17 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Tauranga Girls' College a good school?
Tauranga Girls' College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-09 review identified 5 key findings. International students at Tauranga Girls' College are very well resourced and supported by a team of experienced staff
How do I enrol my child at Tauranga Girls' College?
Contact the school directly on 07-5788114, email info@tgc.school.nz, or visit www.tgc.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Tauranga Girls' College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Tauranga Girls' College has 1,399 students, with an EQI of 466 (mid-range socio-economic context). It is a girls school-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Tauranga Girls' College in 2022-09, signed by Phil Cowie. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- tgc.school.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz