Aorangi School (Rotorua) vs Sunset Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Pukehangi ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
81 students
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
169 students
| Measure | Aorangi School (Rotorua) Pukehangi, Bay of Plenty | Sunset Primary School Fordlands, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | #86 of 101 |
| National rank | #1537 of 1,559 | #1469 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 81 | 169 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 554 | 551 |
| Total roll | 81 | 169 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.9% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 92.6% | 90.5% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukehangi | Fordlands |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | aorangi.school.nz | www.sunset.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSunset Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.5 vs 17.2).
- โขSunset Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (551 vs 554).
- โขSunset Primary School does better on roll size (169 vs 81).
- โขAorangi School (Rotorua) does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.9% vs 18.2%).
- โขSunset Primary School is the larger school with 169 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 Sunset Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunset Primary School ranks higher (22.5 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 Sunset Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pukehangi and Fordlands in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorangi School (Rotorua): 554. Sunset Primary School: 551. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorangi School (Rotorua) and Sunset Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) is 99th of 101 and Sunset Primary School is 86th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).