Kaitao Intermediate vs Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.0 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
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Selwyn Heights · State special school
111 students
| Measure | Kaitao Intermediate Western Heights, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua Selwyn Heights, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #95 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #1521 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Special School |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | – |
| Students | 257 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 523 |
| Total roll | 257 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26% | 20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 80.5% | 68.5% |
| Pacific students | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Western Heights | Selwyn Heights |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kaitao.school.nz | www.keastreet.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 540).
- •Kaitao Intermediate does better on roll size (257 vs 111).
- •Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua does better on roll growth (5 years) (20% vs -26%).
- •Kaitao Intermediate is the larger school with 257 students compared with 111.
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 Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kaitao Intermediate and Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Western Heights and Selwyn Heights in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitao Intermediate: 540. Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitao Intermediate and Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaitao Intermediate is 95th of 101 and Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua is unranked among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).