Katikati College vs Katikati Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 133 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students
Katikati Primary School
Katikati · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students
| Measure | Katikati College Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Katikati Primary School Katikati, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 34 | #51 of 101 |
| National rank | #269 of 486 | #1018 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 834 | 554 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 471 |
| Total roll | 834 | 554 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | -9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.5% | – |
| Māori students | 26% | 30.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| International students | 1.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Katikati |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.katikaticollege.school.nz | www.katikati.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (44.4 vs 44.0).
- •Katikati College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 471).
- •Katikati College does better on roll size (834 vs 554).
- •Katikati College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.5% vs -9.2%).
- •Katikati College is the larger school with 834 students compared with 554.
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 Katikati College better than Katikati Primary School?
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 Katikati College and Katikati Primary School?
About 133 m in a straight line, between Katikati and Katikati in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Katikati College: 465. Katikati Primary School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Katikati College and Katikati Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Katikati College is 14th of 34 and Katikati Primary School is 51st of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).