Arataki School vs Otamarakau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 36 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
590 students
Otamarakau School
Te Puke ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
63 students
| Measure | Arataki School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Otamarakau School Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 101 | #62 of 101 |
| National rank | #672 of 1,559 | #1121 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 590 | 63 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 466 |
| Total roll | 590 | 63 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | -6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 40.8% | 55.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Te Puke |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.arataki.school.nz/Home | www.otamarakau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขArataki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.0 vs 39.5).
- โขArataki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 466).
- โขArataki School does better on roll size (590 vs 63).
- โขArataki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs -6.7%).
- โขArataki School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 63.
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 Arataki School better than Otamarakau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Arataki School ranks higher (58.0 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 Arataki School and Otamarakau School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arataki School: 465. Otamarakau School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arataki School and Otamarakau School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Arataki School is 30th of 101 and Otamarakau School is 62nd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).