Aorangi School (Rotorua) vs Pukehina School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 43 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
Pukehina School
Pukehina · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
| Measure | Aorangi School (Rotorua) Pukehangi, Bay of Plenty | Pukehina School Pukehina, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #1537 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 81 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 554 | 555 |
| Total roll | 81 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.9% | 188.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 92.6% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukehangi | Pukehina |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | aorangi.school.nz | pukehina.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (17.2 vs 13.4).
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (554 vs 555).
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) does better on roll size (81 vs 10).
- •Pukehina School does better on roll growth (5 years) (188.9% vs 31.9%).
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) is the larger school with 81 students compared with 10.
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 Pukehina School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aorangi School (Rotorua) ranks higher (17.2 vs 13.4 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 Pukehina School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Pukehangi and Pukehina in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorangi School (Rotorua): 554. Pukehina School: 555. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorangi School (Rotorua) and Pukehina School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) is 99th of 101 and Pukehina School is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).