Schools in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty (2026)
10 schools · 4,443 students · 9 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 486.
Ranked schools in Whakatane
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 169St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)Whakatane · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 264 students
- 264Apanui SchoolWhakatane · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 439 students
- 357Whakatane High SchoolWhakatane · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 475 · 1,228 students
- 452Awakeri SchoolWhakatane · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 343 students
- 550Whakatane IntermediateWhakatane · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 578 students
- 645Otakiri SchoolWhakatane · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 154 students
- 741Trident High SchoolWhakatane · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 496 · 829 students
- 837James Street SchoolWhakatane · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 507 · 250 students
- 935Te Kura o Te ParoaWhakatane · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 520 · 297 students
- 1018Nukuhou North SchoolWhakatane · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 532 · 61 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) Whakatane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 69.0 Top 25% | 430 | 264 |
| 2 | Apanui School Whakatane · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.4 Top 50% | 447 | 439 |
| 3 | Whakatane High School Whakatane · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 57.3 Top 50% | 475 | 1,228 |
| 4 | Awakeri School Whakatane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 51.8 Top 50% | 447 | 343 |
| 5 | Whakatane Intermediate Whakatane · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 49.6 Top 50% | 486 | 578 |
| 6 | Otakiri School Whakatane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 44.5 Lower 50% | 466 | 154 |
| 7 | Trident High School Whakatane · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.0 Lower 50% | 496 | 829 |
| 8 | James Street School Whakatane · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 36.9 Lower 50% | 507 | 250 |
| 9 | Te Kura o Te Paroa Whakatane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 35.4 Lower 50% | 520 | 297 |
| 10 | Nukuhou North School Whakatane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 18.0 Lower 50% | 532 | 61 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whakatane?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane) is the highest-ranked school in Whakatane with a Success Index (NZ) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whakatane?
Whakatane has 10 schools (5 full primary, 2 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate) educating 4,443 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whakatane?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whakatane is 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.