Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae vs James Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 78 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
379 students
James Street School
Whakatane ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
250 students
| Measure | Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae Greerton, Bay of Plenty | James Street School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 101 | #64 of 101 |
| National rank | #1334 of 1,559 | #1171 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 379 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 507 |
| Total roll | 379 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | 23.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 47.5% | 65.6% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greerton | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.greerton.school.nz | www.jamesstreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขJames Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.9 vs 29.5).
- โขGreerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae does better on roll size (379 vs 250).
- โขJames Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.9% vs -6.3%).
- โขGreerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is the larger school with 379 students compared with 250.
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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae better than James Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), James Street School ranks higher (36.9 vs 29.5 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 Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae and James Street School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Greerton and Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae: 507. James Street School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae and James Street School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae is 80th of 101 and James Street School is 64th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).