Ashbrook School vs Te Kura o Ōmarumutu
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 10.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbrook School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
Te Kura o Ōmarumutu
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
| Measure | Ashbrook School Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura o Ōmarumutu Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 101 | #90 of 101 |
| National rank | #1558 of 1,559 | #1488 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 66 | 70 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 563 | 519 |
| Total roll | 66 | 70 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.5% | -12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 87.9% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opotiki | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.ashbrook.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Ōmarumutu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.6 vs 12.9).
- •Te Kura o Ōmarumutu does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 563).
- •Te Kura o Ōmarumutu does better on roll size (70 vs 66).
- •Te Kura o Ōmarumutu does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.6% vs -25.5%).
- •Te Kura o Ōmarumutu is the larger school with 70 students compared with 66.
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 Ashbrook School better than Te Kura o Ōmarumutu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Ōmarumutu ranks higher (21.6 vs 12.9 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 Ashbrook School and Te Kura o Ōmarumutu?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Opotiki and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashbrook School: 563. Te Kura o Ōmarumutu: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashbrook School and Te Kura o Ōmarumutu rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ashbrook School is 101st of 101 and Te Kura o Ōmarumutu is 90th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).