Kaharoa School vs Whangamarino School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 10 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
Whangamarino School
Okere Falls · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
| Measure | Kaharoa School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Whangamarino School Okere Falls, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 101 | #94 of 101 |
| National rank | #841 of 1,559 | #1515 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 179 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 531 |
| Total roll | 179 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 98.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua | Okere Falls |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kaharoa.school.nz | www.whangamarino.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kaharoa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.2 vs 19.7).
- •Kaharoa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 531).
- •Kaharoa School does better on roll size (179 vs 134).
- •Kaharoa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.5% vs -17.6%).
- •Kaharoa School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 134.
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 Whangamarino School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaharoa School ranks higher (51.2 vs 19.7 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 Whangamarino School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Rotorua and Okere Falls in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaharoa School: 445. Whangamarino School: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaharoa School and Whangamarino School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaharoa School is 44th of 101 and Whangamarino School is 94th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).