Katikati Primary School vs Pahoia School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katikati Primary School
Katikati · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students
Pahoia School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
| Measure | Katikati Primary School Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Pahoia School Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 101 | #28 of 101 |
| National rank | #1018 of 1,559 | #640 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 554 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 428 |
| Total roll | 554 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.2% | -10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.7% | 17.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.katikati.school.nz | www.pahoia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pahoia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.4 vs 44.0).
- •Pahoia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 471).
- •Katikati Primary School does better on roll size (554 vs 179).
- •Katikati Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.2% vs -10.1%).
- •Katikati Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 179.
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 Pahoia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pahoia School ranks higher (59.4 vs 44.0 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 Katikati Primary School and Pahoia School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Katikati and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Katikati Primary School: 471. Pahoia School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Katikati Primary School and Pahoia School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Katikati Primary School is 51st of 101 and Pahoia School is 28th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).