Best secondary schools in Whakatane District (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 8 schools in Whakatane District, Bay of Plenty. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 157Whakatane High SchoolWhakatane · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 475 · 1,228 students
- 241Trident High SchoolWhakatane · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 496 · 829 students
- 340Te Wharekura o RuatokiRuatoki · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 524 · 235 students
- 429Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati AwaCoastlands · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 517 · 96 students
- 527Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o WaiohauWaiohau · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 534 · 86 students
- 616Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o RangitaikiEdgecumbe · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 530 · 127 students
- 715TKK Motuhake o TawhiuauMurupara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 552 · 89 students
- 811Murupara Area SchoolMurupara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 560 · 164 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whakatane High School Whakatane · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 57.3 Top 50% | 475 | 1,228 |
| 2 | Trident High School Whakatane · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.0 Lower 50% | 496 | 829 |
| 3 | Te Wharekura o Ruatoki Ruatoki · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 39.9 Lower 50% | 524 | 235 |
| 4 | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa Coastlands · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 29.4 Lower 50% | 517 | 96 |
| 5 | Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau Waiohau · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 26.6 Lower 50% | 534 | 86 |
| 6 | Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki Edgecumbe · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 15.5 Lower 50% | 530 | 127 |
| 7 | TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau Murupara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 14.9 Lower 50% | 552 | 89 |
| 8 | Murupara Area School Murupara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 11.2 Lower 50% | 560 | 164 |
Whakatane High School in Whakatane leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Whakatane District with a Success Index (NZ) of 57.3. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Bay of Plenty secondary schools rankings, every school on the Whakatane District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Whakatane District?
Whakatane High School in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty ranks first among secondary schools in Whakatane District with a Success Index (NZ) of 57.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 475).
How are secondary schools in Whakatane District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.