Bethlehem School vs Omokoroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Omokoroa School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
| Measure | Bethlehem School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty | Omokoroa School Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 101 | #8 of 101 |
| National rank | #498 of 1,559 | #298 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 434 | 321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 423 |
| Total roll | 434 | 321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.7% | 18.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.3% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Bethlehem | Whakamarama |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.bethlehemschool.ac.nz | www.omokoroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Omokoroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 64.9).
- •Bethlehem School does better on roll size (434 vs 321).
- •Omokoroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.9% vs -16.7%).
- •Bethlehem School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 321.
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 Bethlehem School better than Omokoroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Omokoroa School ranks higher (74.1 vs 64.9 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 Bethlehem School and Omokoroa School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Whakamarama in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bethlehem School: 423. Omokoroa School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bethlehem School and Omokoroa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bethlehem School is 18th of 101 and Omokoroa School is 8th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).