Overview
Tauranga Girls' College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty, serving Girls School. The school has 1,495 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 466.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
GenderGirls School
RegionTauranga City
RegionBay of Plenty
Postcode3112
School ID122
Student Background
Total Roll1,495
European/Pakeha Students66.5%
Maori Students32%
Pacific Students10.4%
Asian Students17.5%
Student Background
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 EQI466
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)