Katikati Primary School vs Matahui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 5.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katikati Primary School
Katikati ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
554 students
Matahui School
Katikati ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
48 students
| Measure | Katikati Primary School Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Matahui School Katikati, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #51 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #1018 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 554 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | โ |
| Total roll | 554 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.2% | -22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 30.7% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Katikati |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.katikati.school.nz | www.matahui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKatikati Primary School does better on roll size (554 vs 48).
- โขKatikati Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.2% vs -22.8%).
- โขKatikati Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 48.
- โขKatikati Primary School 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 Primary School 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 Primary School and Matahui School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Katikati and Katikati in Bay of Plenty.
How do Katikati Primary School and Matahui School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Katikati Primary School is 51st of 101 and Matahui School is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).