Allandale School vs Apanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
| Measure | Allandale School Kopeopeo, Bay of Plenty | Apanui School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 101 | #19 of 101 |
| National rank | #1417 of 1,559 | #515 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 341 | 439 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 447 |
| Total roll | 341 | 439 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | 3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 72.1% | 37.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kopeopeo | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.allandale.school.nz/ | www.apanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Apanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 26.0).
- •Apanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 517).
- •Apanui School does better on roll size (439 vs 341).
- •Apanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.7% vs -5.7%).
- •Apanui School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 341.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allandale School better than Apanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Apanui School ranks higher (64.4 vs 26.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allandale School and Apanui School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kopeopeo and Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Allandale School: 517. Apanui School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Allandale School and Apanui School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Allandale School is 84th of 101 and Apanui School is 19th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).