Whakatane Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 3120 · Whakatane District
#47 of 101 intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty
#880 of 1,559 nationally
About Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Whakatane, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 578 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 47th of 101 ranked intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.4%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Whakatane; Whakatane Intermediate ranks 5th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)486
- Roll size (10%)578
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.6%
- 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 Whakatane Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 486
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 578
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 51.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- 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 Whakatane Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Whakatane Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 102 m away
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 435 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students · 1.1 km away
Whakatane High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,228 students · 1.4 km away
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.4 km away
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students · 1.4 km away
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 2.8 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Coastlands · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 2.9 km away
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Thornton · State teen parent unit
· 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ngongotahā School
Ngongotaha · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Kaimai School
Kaimai · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Galatea School
Galatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School
Rerewhakaaitu · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whakatane Intermediate a good school?
Whakatane Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 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 Whakatane Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Whakatane Intermediate ranks #47 of 101 intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty and #880 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whakatane Intermediate?
Whakatane Intermediate had 578 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Whakatane Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Whakatane Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whakatane Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whakatane Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.