Bethlehem School vs Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.5 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
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Otumoetai · State intermediate · Years 7–8
957 students
| Measure | Bethlehem School Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty | Ōtūmoetai Intermediate Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 101 | #27 of 101 |
| National rank | #498 of 1,559 | #639 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 434 | 957 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 440 |
| Total roll | 434 | 957 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.7% | -3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.3% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| suburb or town | Bethlehem | Otumoetai |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.bethlehemschool.ac.nz | www.otuinter.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.9 vs 59.4).
- •Bethlehem School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 440).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate does better on roll size (957 vs 434).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -16.7%).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate is the larger school with 957 students compared with 434.
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 Ōtūmoetai Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bethlehem School ranks higher (64.9 vs 59.4 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 Ōtūmoetai Intermediate?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Otumoetai in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bethlehem School: 423. Ōtūmoetai Intermediate: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bethlehem School and Ōtūmoetai Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Bethlehem School is 18th of 101 and Ōtūmoetai Intermediate is 27th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).