Whakatane S D A School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kopeopeo, Bay of Plenty 3120 · Whakatane District
About Whakatane S D A School
Whakatane S D A School is a state integrated full primary located in Kopeopeo, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 53 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 49.1%; pacific students 15.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Kopeopeo; Whakatane S D A School ranks 1st of 2 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)53
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.2%
- 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 S D A School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 53
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 49.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.1%
- 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 S D A School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whakatane S D A School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 357 m away
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students · 435 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students · 709 m away
Whakatane High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,228 students · 917 m away
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.1 km away
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students · 1.3 km away
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Coastlands · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 3.0 km away
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 3.2 km away
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Thornton · State teen parent unit
· 4.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whakatane S D A School a good school?
Whakatane S D A School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Whakatane S D A School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Whakatane S D A School?
Whakatane S D A School had 53 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Whakatane S D A School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whakatane S D A School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Whakatane S D A School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whakatane S D A School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.