Bellevue School (Tauranga) vs Kaharoa 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.
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
Kaharoa School
Rotorua · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
| Measure | Bellevue School (Tauranga) Bellevue, Bay of Plenty | Kaharoa School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 101 | #44 of 101 |
| National rank | #825 of 1,559 | #841 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 304 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 445 |
| Total roll | 304 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | -0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 27.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 2.8% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bellevue | Rotorua |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.bellevue.school.nz | www.kaharoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (52.1 vs 51.2).
- •Bellevue School (Tauranga) does better on roll size (304 vs 179).
- •Kaharoa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.5% vs -21.3%).
- •Bellevue School (Tauranga) is the larger school with 304 students compared with 179.
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 Bellevue School (Tauranga) better than Kaharoa School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bellevue School (Tauranga) and Kaharoa School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Rotorua in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bellevue School (Tauranga): 445. Kaharoa School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bellevue School (Tauranga) and Kaharoa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bellevue School (Tauranga) is 42nd of 101 and Kaharoa School is 44th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).