Kaitao Intermediate vs Western Heights High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 663 m 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
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students
| Measure | Kaitao Intermediate Western Heights, Bay of Plenty | Western Heights High School Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 101 | #20 of 34 |
| National rank | #1521 of 1,559 | #342 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 257 | 1,187 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 499 |
| Total roll | 257 | 1,187 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.8% |
| Māori students | 80.5% | 52.5% |
| Pacific students | 13.2% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Western Heights | Rotorua Central |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kaitao.school.nz | www.whhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Western Heights High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.9 vs 19.0).
- •Western Heights High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 540).
- •Western Heights High School does better on roll size (1,187 vs 257).
- •Western Heights High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.7% vs -26%).
- •Western Heights High School is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 257.
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 Western Heights High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Western Heights High School ranks higher (34.9 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 Western Heights High School?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Western Heights and Rotorua Central in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitao Intermediate: 540. Western Heights High School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitao Intermediate and Western Heights High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kaitao Intermediate is 95th of 101 and Western Heights High School is 20th of 34 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).