Fairhaven School vs Paengaroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
| Measure | Fairhaven School Te Puke, Bay of Plenty | Paengaroa School Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 101 | #48 of 101 |
| National rank | #587 of 1,559 | #912 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 500 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 468 |
| Total roll | 500 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.1% | 11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 39.4% | 52.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Puke | Paengaroa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.fairhaven.school.nz/ | www.paengaroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fairhaven School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.8 vs 48.5).
- •Fairhaven School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 468).
- •Fairhaven School does better on roll size (500 vs 200).
- •Fairhaven School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.1% vs 11.6%).
- •Fairhaven School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 200.
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 Fairhaven School better than Paengaroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairhaven School ranks higher (61.8 vs 48.5 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 Fairhaven School and Paengaroa School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Te Puke and Paengaroa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fairhaven School: 454. Paengaroa School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fairhaven School and Paengaroa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Fairhaven School is 25th of 101 and Paengaroa School is 48th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).