Overview
Bethlehem College is a state integrated composite school in Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 2,097 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 409 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Tauranga City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3143
MoE School ID77
Student Demographics
Total Roll2,097
European/Pakeha70.1%
Maori10.5%
Pacific2.5%
Asian23.1%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI409
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)