Arataki School vs Tahatai Coast School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
| Measure | Arataki School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Tahatai Coast School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 101 | #7 of 101 |
| National rank | #672 of 1,559 | #261 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 590 | 804 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 428 |
| Total roll | 590 | 804 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.8% | 19.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.arataki.school.nz/Home | www.tahatai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tahatai Coast School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 58.0).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 465).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on roll size (804 vs 590).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs 4.7%).
- •Tahatai Coast School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 590.
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 Tahatai Coast School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahatai Coast School ranks higher (75.9 vs 58.0 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 Tahatai Coast School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arataki School: 465. Tahatai Coast School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arataki School and Tahatai Coast School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Arataki School is 30th of 101 and Tahatai Coast School is 7th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).