Schools in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
Tauranga is the Bay of Plenty’s largest city, centred on a busy port and harbour. With beaches at nearby Mount Maunganui, it offers growing employment, schooling and an outdoor coastal lifestyle.
Te Puke High School
Secondary school
Pāpāmoa College
Secondary school
Aquinas College
Secondary school
Otumoetai Intermediate
Primary school
St Maryʼs Catholic School (Tauranga)
Primary school
Oropi School
Primary school
Bethlehem College
Composite school
Selwyn Ridge School
Primary school
Tauranga Boysʼ College
Secondary school
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Primary school
Omokoroa School
Primary school
Tauranga Intermediate
Primary school
Tauranga Primary School
Primary school
Tauriko School
Primary school
Tahatai Coast School
Primary school
ACG Tauranga
Composite school
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Primary school
Ōtūmoetai College
Secondary school
Matua School
Primary school
Pillans Point School
Primary school
Tauranga Girlsʼ College
Secondary school
Bethlehem School
Primary school
Otumoetai Primary School
Primary school
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Primary school
Tauranga Waldorf School
Primary school
Bay of Plenty Region
The Bay of Plenty Region covers a sweeping stretch of eastern North Island coastline, known for golden beaches, geothermal zones and fertile farmland. It was named “Bay of Plenty” by explorer James Cook after he noted its abundant food supplies, and the region still retains strong links with Māori heritage, with many iwi (tribes), hapū and marae present. Agriculture, forestry and tourism are pillars of the regional economy, and the region also offers strong lifestyle appeal with sunshine, surf-friendly seas and a mix of medium-sized towns. For schools seeking to attract international students, Bay of Plenty offers a laid-back yet active setting, combining regional amenity with accessibility.