James Street School vs Whakatane S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 357 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Street School
Whakatane ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
250 students
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
53 students
| Measure | James Street School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Whakatane S D A School Kopeopeo, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #1171 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 250 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 470 |
| Total roll | 250 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 23.9% | 2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 65.6% | 49.1% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 15.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Kopeopeo |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.jamesstreet.school.nz | sdawhakatane.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWhakatane S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.5 vs 36.9).
- โขWhakatane S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 507).
- โขJames Street School does better on roll size (250 vs 53).
- โขJames Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.9% vs 2.2%).
- โขJames Street School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 53.
- โขJames Street School is a state school while Whakatane S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 James Street School better than Whakatane S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whakatane S D A School ranks higher (39.5 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 James Street School and Whakatane S D A School?
About 357 m in a straight line, between Whakatane and Kopeopeo in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
James Street School: 507. Whakatane S D A School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do James Street School and Whakatane S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
James Street School is 64th of 101 and Whakatane S D A School is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).