Allandale School vs James Street 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
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
| Measure | Allandale School Kopeopeo, Bay of Plenty | James Street School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 101 | #64 of 101 |
| National rank | #1417 of 1,559 | #1171 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 341 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 507 |
| Total roll | 341 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | 23.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 72.1% | 65.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kopeopeo | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.allandale.school.nz/ | www.jamesstreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •James Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.9 vs 26.0).
- •James Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 517).
- •Allandale School does better on roll size (341 vs 250).
- •James Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.9% vs -5.7%).
- •Allandale School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 250.
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 James Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), James Street School ranks higher (36.9 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 James Street 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. James Street School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Allandale School and James Street School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Allandale School is 84th of 101 and James Street School is 64th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).