New ZealandBay of PlentyTaurangaTauranga Boys' College

Tauranga Boys' College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Boys School
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty · Major urban area
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Roll2,350enrolled students
EQI456+1 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Boys School
EQI456
vs National+1 (avg 455)
Roll2,350
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Tauranga Boys' College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
456-7
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
2,350
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
27.9%-4.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
8.1%-3.7pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Boys School
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Tauranga Boys' College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. It is a boys school school. The school has 2,350 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 456 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Tauranga City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3112
MoE School ID121

Student Demographics

Total Roll2,350
European/Pakeha72.6%
Maori27.9%
Pacific8.1%
Asian16%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
72.6%
Maori
27.9%
Pacific
8.1%
Asian
16%
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 EQI456
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)