Kaharoa School vs Pyes Pa Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 22 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
Pyes Pa Road School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students
| Measure | Kaharoa School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Pyes Pa Road School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 101 | #29 of 101 |
| National rank | #841 of 1,559 | #670 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 179 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 443 |
| Total roll | 179 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kaharoa.school.nz | www.pyespa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pyes Pa Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.1 vs 51.2).
- •Pyes Pa Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 445).
- •Pyes Pa Road School does better on roll size (252 vs 179).
- •Pyes Pa Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -0.5%).
- •Pyes Pa Road School is the larger school with 252 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 Pyes Pa Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pyes Pa Road School ranks higher (58.1 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 Pyes Pa Road School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Rotorua and Pyes Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaharoa School: 445. Pyes Pa Road School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaharoa School and Pyes Pa Road School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaharoa School is 44th of 101 and Pyes Pa Road School is 29th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).