Kaitao Intermediate vs Kawaha Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaitao Intermediate
Western Heights · State intermediate · Years 7–8
257 students
Kawaha Point School
Kawaha Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
230 students
| Measure | Kaitao Intermediate Western Heights, Bay of Plenty | Kawaha Point School Kawaha Point, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 101 | #76 of 101 |
| National rank | #1521 of 1,559 | #1317 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 257 | 230 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 498 |
| Total roll | 257 | 230 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26% | -26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 80.5% | 66.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Western Heights | Kawaha Point |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kaitao.school.nz | www.kawaha-point.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kawaha Point School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.4 vs 19.0).
- •Kawaha Point School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 540).
- •Kaitao Intermediate does better on roll size (257 vs 230).
- •Kaitao Intermediate is the larger school with 257 students compared with 230.
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 Kaitao Intermediate better than Kawaha Point School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kawaha Point School ranks higher (30.4 vs 19.0 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 Kaitao Intermediate and Kawaha Point School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Western Heights and Kawaha Point in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitao Intermediate: 540. Kawaha Point School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitao Intermediate and Kawaha Point School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaitao Intermediate is 95th of 101 and Kawaha Point School is 76th of 101 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).