Whakatane High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 3158 · Whakatane District
#10 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#189 of 486 nationally
About Whakatane High School
Whakatane 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 1,228 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (82th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.5%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 2.7%.
There are 10 schools in Whakatane; Whakatane High School ranks 3rd 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%)475
- Roll size (10%)1,228
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)21.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)84.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)60.7%
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 Whakatane High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,228
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 21.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 84.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 60.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 51.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Whakatane High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Whakatane High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Whakatane High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whakatane High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students · 369 m away
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students · 683 m away
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 744 m away
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 917 m away
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 1.3 km away
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students · 1.4 km away
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students · 1.5 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Coastlands · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 3.3 km away
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 4.1 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).
Rotorua Lakes High School
Te Ngae · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
622 students
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students
TKKM o Te Koutu
Rotorua Central · State composite · Years 1–13
383 students
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students
Te Puke High School
Te Puke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,078 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whakatane High School a good school?
Whakatane High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 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 Whakatane High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Whakatane High School ranks #10 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #189 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whakatane High School?
Whakatane High School had 1,228 students in 2026, a change of +22% over five years.
Is Whakatane High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whakatane High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whakatane High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whakatane High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.