Apanui School vs Ōhope Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Ōhope Beach School
Ohope Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
| Measure | Apanui School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Ōhope Beach School Ohope Beach, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 101 | #21 of 101 |
| National rank | #515 of 1,559 | #528 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 439 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 419 |
| Total roll | 439 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.7% | -20.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.4% | 29.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Ohope Beach |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.apanui.school.nz | www.ohopebeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.4 vs 64.0).
- •Ōhope Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 447).
- •Apanui School does better on roll size (439 vs 227).
- •Apanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.7% vs -20.6%).
- •Apanui School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 227.
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 Apanui School better than Ōhope Beach School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Apanui School and Ōhope Beach School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Ohope Beach in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Apanui School: 447. Ōhope Beach School: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Apanui School and Ōhope Beach School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Apanui School is 19th of 101 and Ōhope Beach School is 21st of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).