Schools in Tauranga
Bay of Plenty · New Zealand
There are 41 schools in and around Tauranga (Bay of Plenty) — 28 primary, 2 intermediate, 10 secondary. Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
41 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Tauranga schools by suburb
20 Tauranga suburbs have their own schools page.
- Schools in Bellevue 1
- Schools in Bethlehem 4
- Schools in Brookfield 1
- Schools in Gate Pa 2
- Schools in Greerton 2
- Schools in Kaimai 1
- Schools in Matakana Island 1
- Schools in Matapihi 1
- Schools in Matua 1
- Schools in Maungatapu-Tauranga 1
- Schools in Oropi 1
- Schools in Otumoetai 2
- Schools in Papamoa 4
- Schools in Pillans Point 1
- Schools in Pyes Pa 4
- Schools in Tauranga Central 2
- Schools in Tauranga South 1
- Schools in Tauriko 1
- Schools in The Avenues 1
- Schools in Welcome Bay 4
Top 30 schools in Tauranga ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic86Outcomes—Retention72Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review83 - 4Keenan Road Primary School (Proposed)
Pyes Pa · Full Primary · — students · EQI unknown
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Wellbeing100Trajectory—ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic92Outcomes72Retention90Wellbeing84Trajectory58ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing67Trajectory100ERO review84 - 7St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · Contributing · 486 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory59ERO review72 - View profile →
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Wellbeing94Trajectory49ERO review81 - View profile →
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Academic86Outcomes63Retention88Wellbeing92Trajectory66ERO review33 - View profile →
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Wellbeing88Trajectory49ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory40ERO review74 - View profile →
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Wellbeing90Trajectory50ERO review76 - View profile →
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Wellbeing73Trajectory57ERO review86 - View profile →
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Wellbeing87Trajectory37ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing94Trajectory29ERO review74 - View profile →
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Wellbeing74Trajectory46ERO review82 - View profile →
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Wellbeing71Trajectory43ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic77Outcomes50Retention76Wellbeing76Trajectory60ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing71Trajectory59ERO review73 - View profile →
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Wellbeing79Trajectory27ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing82Trajectory42ERO review72 - View profile →
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Academic88Outcomes14Retention81Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing68Trajectory57ERO review70 - View profile →
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Wellbeing32Trajectory81ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic71Outcomes49Retention70Wellbeing63Trajectory64ERO review80 - View profile →
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Academic73Outcomes41Retention74Wellbeing62Trajectory70ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic74Outcomes46Retention77Wellbeing40Trajectory54ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing63Trajectory41ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing54Trajectory45ERO review74 - View profile →
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Wellbeing63Trajectory37ERO review70
More schools in Tauranga
The rest of Tauranga's schools — some scored, some without a composite score yet (often small rolls or limited scored data). Every one has a full source-linked profile.
- Welcome Bay School Contributing · 305 students
- Te Wharekura o Mauao Secondary (Year 7-15) · 280 students
- Te Kura o Matapihi Full Primary · 188 students
- Gate Pa School Contributing · 392 students
- Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae Contributing · 420 students
- Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School Contributing · 554 students
- Te Kura o Manunui Contributing · 347 students
- Oropi School Full Primary · 336 students
- Bellevue School (Tauranga) Contributing · 332 students
- Kaimai School Full Primary · 68 students
- Te Kura o Te Moutere O Matakana Composite · 27 students
What the record says about Tauranga schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri is a composite school providing education grounded in Te Aho Matua philosophy and traditional Māori values. The May 2023 ERO review found tamariki achieving success with authentic, experiential learning programmes including māra kai and waka voyaging, strong whānau engagement through the Tūmatakōkiri framework, and a supportive distributive leadership model. The school's composite score is 83.
Full source-linked profile →Aquinas College
The board confirmed meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all areas in the March 2024 ERO board assurance review. One area of non-compliance was identified regarding police vetting procedures for non-teaching staff, which the board has since addressed. No active Ministry of Education intervention is in place.
Full source-linked profile →Taumata School
Taumata School's 2021 ERO review found most students achieve at or above curriculum expectation in reading, writing and mathematics, with accelerated progress for those starting below expectation. The school has strong academic monitoring, collaborative leadership promoting a shared vision, and responsive partnerships with Māori students and Ngai Tamarawaho. High attendance levels and flexible learning environments support student success, with an overall composite score of 84.
Full source-linked profile →Tauranga Waldorf School
Tauranga Waldorf School received a Te Ara Huarau review in March 2023, with a composite score of 81. The school demonstrates collective capacity focused on community needs, a coherent curriculum emphasising inclusivity and wellbeing through arts and land-based learning, and highly effective teaching that addresses the holistic development of all children.
Full source-linked profile →Bethlehem College
Bethlehem College's December 2023 special ERO review found the school has not yet balanced its stated beliefs with obligations under the Education and Training Act, particularly regarding support for LGBTQIA+ students. Some current and former students reported feeling harmed by bullying related to sexual orientation, with limited acknowledgement of these obligations in school policies and training. Despite these concerns, many teachers, staff and parents report positive experiences, and leaders have introduced a restructured pastoral care system. The school's composite score is 33.
Full source-linked profile →Tauranga Adventist School
Tauranga Adventist School's 2022 ERO review found that the school's Christian character and vision create a positive culture for learning with strong student engagement and wellbeing. The school demonstrates effective leadership that supports consistent practices and ongoing professional development that builds staff capacity. The school has a composite score of 74.
Full source-linked profile →Tahatai Coast School
Tahatai Coast School is a contributing school in Papamoa with 830 students. An ERO board assurance review in May 2023 confirmed the Board of Trustees had met regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed.
Full source-linked profile →Pillans Point School
Pillans Point School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2023, with confirmed compliance in board administration and curriculum requirements. The school had no composite score assigned at the time of this review.
Full source-linked profile →Ōtūmoetai College
Ōtūmoetai College's 2022 ERO review focused on international student support. The school has a highly experienced International Student Department with well-embedded practices supporting the wellbeing, achievement and inclusion of international students through a wide range of activities. At the time of review, 34 international students were enrolled, a significant reduction from pre-pandemic numbers.
Full source-linked profile →Tauriko School
Tauriko School's 2022 ERO review found experienced leadership, stable staffing, and strong systems supporting individualised learning in an inclusive environment. The school uses evidence to inform improvement and prioritises learning-centred relationships with students, teachers and whānau. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Selwyn Ridge School
Selwyn Ridge School's 2022 ERO review focused on international students and found the school attested compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. International students have equitable access to the curriculum with positive learning opportunities, and students are well supported in transitioning to intermediate education.
Full source-linked profile →ACG Tauranga
ERO's special review in December 2024 confirmed ACG Tauranga meets all criteria for private school registration under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school maintains suitable premises, staffing, and equipment, with regularly reviewed policies supporting student safety. The school has strong support systems for international students across pastoral, academic, and extra-curricular areas. The school's composite score is 85.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Tauranga schools
What schools are in Tauranga?
Tauranga has 41 schools on our records (28 primary, 2 intermediate, 10 secondary): Bethlehem College, Ōtūmoetai College, Tauranga Boys' College, Tauranga Girls' College, Aquinas College, Taumata School, TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri, ACG Tauranga, Suzanne Aubert Catholic School, Tauranga Waldorf School, Bellevue School (Tauranga), Bethlehem School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Tauranga?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Suzanne Aubert Catholic School ranks highest among Tauranga schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Aquinas College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Tauranga?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Tauranga does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Tauranga address.
Decile or EQI — how are Tauranga schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).