Awakeri School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 3192 · Whakatane District
#43 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#833 of 1,559 nationally
About Awakeri School
Awakeri School is a state full primary located in Whakatane, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 343 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.2%; pacific students 2%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Whakatane; Awakeri School ranks 4th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)343
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Awakeri School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 343
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Awakeri School has changed over time.
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Schools near Awakeri School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 6.1 km away
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 6.7 km away
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Thornton · State teen parent unit
· 6.7 km away
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Edgecumbe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
127 students · 6.8 km away
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students · 7.3 km away
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students · 7.4 km away
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 7.5 km away
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 7.8 km away
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 8.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Ranga School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
181 students
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
520 students
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
Kaharoa School
Rotorua · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Awakeri School a good school?
Awakeri School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Awakeri School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Awakeri School ranks #43 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #833 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Awakeri School?
Awakeri School had 343 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Awakeri School a primary school or a secondary school?
Awakeri School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Awakeri School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Awakeri School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.