Kaharoa School vs Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 37 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaharoa School
Rotorua · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
666 students
| Measure | Kaharoa School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 101 | #36 of 101 |
| National rank | #841 of 1,559 | #703 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 179 | 666 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 444 |
| Total roll | 179 | 666 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | -6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 30.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua | Mount Maunganui |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kaharoa.school.nz | www.mtint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 51.2).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 445).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School does better on roll size (666 vs 179).
- •Kaharoa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.5% vs -6.3%).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 179.
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 Kaharoa School better than Mount Maunganui Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mount Maunganui Intermediate School ranks higher (56.7 vs 51.2 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 Kaharoa School and Mount Maunganui Intermediate School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Rotorua and Mount Maunganui in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaharoa School: 445. Mount Maunganui Intermediate School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaharoa School and Mount Maunganui Intermediate School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaharoa School is 44th of 101 and Mount Maunganui Intermediate School is 36th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).