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
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)