Apanui School vs Whakatane S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
| Measure | Apanui School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Whakatane S D A School Kopeopeo, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #515 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 439 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 470 |
| Total roll | 439 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.4% | 49.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 15.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Kopeopeo |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.apanui.school.nz | sdawhakatane.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Apanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 39.5).
- •Apanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 470).
- •Apanui School does better on roll size (439 vs 53).
- •Apanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.7% vs 2.2%).
- •Apanui School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 53.
- •Apanui School is a state school while Whakatane S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Whakatane S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Apanui School ranks higher (64.4 vs 39.5 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 Apanui School and Whakatane S D A School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Kopeopeo in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Apanui School: 447. Whakatane S D A School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Apanui School and Whakatane S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Apanui School is 19th of 101 and Whakatane S D A School is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).