Trident High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 3120 · Whakatane District
#17 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#297 of 486 nationally
About Trident High School
Trident High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Whakatane, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 829 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 17th of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (69th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 62.8%; pacific students 7%; international students 1.7%.
There are 10 schools in Whakatane; Trident High School ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)496
- Roll size (10%)829
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)82.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)56.3%
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 Trident High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 496
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 829
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 82.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 56.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 62.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Trident High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Trident High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Trident High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Trident High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 829 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students · 1.2 km away
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 1.3 km away
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students · 1.4 km away
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 1.5 km away
Whakatane High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,228 students · 1.5 km away
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students · 2.2 km away
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 3.9 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Coastlands · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 4.3 km away
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Thornton · State teen parent unit
· 4.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students
Te Kura o Te Moutere O Matakana
Matakana Island · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students
Te Puke High School
Te Puke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,078 students
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Hannahs Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
106 students
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Trident High School a good school?
Trident High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 of 34 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 Trident High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Trident High School ranks #17 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #297 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Trident High School?
Trident High School had 829 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Trident High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Trident High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Trident High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Trident High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.