Katikati Primary School vs Te Puke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 43 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
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
319 students
| Measure | Katikati Primary School Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Te Puke Primary School Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 101 | #55 of 101 |
| National rank | #1018 of 1,559 | #1066 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 554 | 319 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 469 |
| Total roll | 554 | 319 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.2% | -20.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 30.7% | 41.4% |
| Pacific students | 13.4% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Te Puke |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.katikati.school.nz | www.tepukeprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKatikati Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.0 vs 41.7).
- โขTe Puke Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 471).
- โขKatikati Primary School does better on roll size (554 vs 319).
- โขKatikati Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.2% vs -20.1%).
- โขKatikati Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 319.
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 Te Puke Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Katikati Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 41.7 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 Te Puke Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Katikati and Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Katikati Primary School: 471. Te Puke Primary School: 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Katikati Primary School and Te Puke Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Katikati Primary School is 51st of 101 and Te Puke Primary School is 55th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).