Katikati College vs Matahui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katikati College
Katikati ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
834 students
Matahui School
Katikati ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
48 students
| Measure | Katikati College Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Matahui School Katikati, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #14 of 34 | โ |
| National rank | #269 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 834 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | โ |
| Total roll | 834 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | -22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.5% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 26% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 2.1% |
| International students | 1.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Katikati |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.katikaticollege.school.nz | www.matahui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKatikati College does better on roll size (834 vs 48).
- โขKatikati College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.5% vs -22.8%).
- โขKatikati College is the larger school with 834 students compared with 48.
- โขKatikati College is a state school while Matahui School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Matahui 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 Matahui School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Katikati and Katikati in Bay of Plenty.
How do Katikati College and Matahui School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Katikati College is 14th of 34 and Matahui School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).