Bethlehem, New Zealand
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Bethlehem is a suburb of Tauranga in New Zealand's North Island. Originally a small independent town, it has now been absorbed by Tauranga and comprises a number of subdivsions including Bethlehem Heights, Sterling Gate, La Cumbre, Saint Andrews, and Mayfield.[1]
It is situated on State Highway 2, and has amenities such as a small shopping village with a supermarket and retail stores.
Coordinates: 37°42′S 176°07′E / 37.7°S 176.117°E
[edit] Education
- Bethlehem School is a decile 8 contributing (years 1-6) primary school. It was founded in 1883 and has a roll of approximately 385. [2]
- Bethlehem College is a decile 10, Christian school teaching children from kindergarten to year 13
- Tauranga Adventist School is an integrated coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It has a maximum roll of 100 and a decile rating of 8 [3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Place Name Detail: Bethlehem". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. http://www.linz.govt.nz/placenames/find-names/topographic-names-db/database/index.aspx?p=53800.
- ^ Te Kete Ipurangi schools database
- ^ Te Kete Ipurangi schools database: Tauranga Adventist School
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