Kaharoa School vs Ngongotahā School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9.6 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
Ngongotahā School
Ngongotaha · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
| Measure | Kaharoa School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Ngongotahā School Ngongotaha, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 101 | #53 of 101 |
| National rank | #841 of 1,559 | #1049 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 179 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 486 |
| Total roll | 179 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | -0.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 60.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua | Ngongotaha |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kaharoa.school.nz | ngongotaha.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaharoa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.2 vs 42.7).
- •Kaharoa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 486).
- •Ngongotahā School does better on roll size (393 vs 179).
- •Ngongotahā School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.3% vs -0.5%).
- •Ngongotahā School is the larger school with 393 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 Ngongotahā School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaharoa School ranks higher (51.2 vs 42.7 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 Ngongotahā School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Rotorua and Ngongotaha in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaharoa School: 445. Ngongotahā School: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaharoa School and Ngongotahā School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaharoa School is 44th of 101 and Ngongotahā School is 53rd of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).