Edgecumbe School vs Otakiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 6.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
163 students
Otakiri School
Whakatane ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
154 students
| Measure | Edgecumbe School Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty | Otakiri School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 101 | #50 of 101 |
| National rank | #1170 of 1,559 | #1010 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 163 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 466 |
| Total roll | 163 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 58.3% | 44.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edgecumbe | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.edgecumbe.school.nz | www.otakiri.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtakiri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.5 vs 36.9).
- โขOtakiri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 494).
- โขEdgecumbe School does better on roll size (163 vs 154).
- โขEdgecumbe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs 0%).
- โขEdgecumbe School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 154.
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 Edgecumbe School better than Otakiri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otakiri School ranks higher (44.5 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 Edgecumbe School and Otakiri School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Edgecumbe and Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edgecumbe School: 494. Otakiri School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edgecumbe School and Otakiri School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Edgecumbe School is 63rd of 101 and Otakiri School is 50th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).