Aorangi School (Rotorua) vs Kaitao Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two 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.
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Pukehangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students
Kaitao Intermediate
Western Heights · State intermediate · Years 7–8
257 students
| Measure | Aorangi School (Rotorua) Pukehangi, Bay of Plenty | Kaitao Intermediate Western Heights, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | #95 of 101 |
| National rank | #1537 of 1,559 | #1521 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 81 | 257 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 554 | 540 |
| Total roll | 81 | 257 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.9% | -26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 92.6% | 80.5% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukehangi | Western Heights |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | aorangi.school.nz | www.kaitao.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaitao Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.0 vs 17.2).
- •Kaitao Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (540 vs 554).
- •Kaitao Intermediate does better on roll size (257 vs 81).
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.9% vs -26%).
- •Kaitao Intermediate is the larger school with 257 students compared with 81.
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 Aorangi School (Rotorua) better than Kaitao Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaitao Intermediate ranks higher (19.0 vs 17.2 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 Aorangi School (Rotorua) and Kaitao Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pukehangi and Western Heights in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorangi School (Rotorua): 554. Kaitao Intermediate: 540. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorangi School (Rotorua) and Kaitao Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) is 99th of 101 and Kaitao Intermediate is 95th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).