Awakeri School vs Edgecumbe School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 6.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awakeri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
343 students
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
| Measure | Awakeri School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Edgecumbe School Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 101 | #63 of 101 |
| National rank | #833 of 1,559 | #1170 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 343 | 163 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 494 |
| Total roll | 343 | 163 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.6% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 58.3% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Edgecumbe |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.awakeri.school.nz/ | www.edgecumbe.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Awakeri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.8 vs 36.9).
- •Awakeri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 494).
- •Awakeri School does better on roll size (343 vs 163).
- •Edgecumbe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -5.6%).
- •Awakeri School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 163.
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 Awakeri School better than Edgecumbe School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Awakeri School ranks higher (51.8 vs 36.9 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 Awakeri School and Edgecumbe School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Edgecumbe in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awakeri School: 447. Edgecumbe School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awakeri School and Edgecumbe School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Awakeri School is 43rd of 101 and Edgecumbe School is 63rd of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).