Kawaha Point School vs Rotokawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kawaha Point School
Kawaha Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
230 students
Rotokawa School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
| Measure | Kawaha Point School Kawaha Point, Bay of Plenty | Rotokawa School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 101 | #79 of 101 |
| National rank | #1317 of 1,559 | #1332 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 230 | 174 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 498 |
| Total roll | 230 | 174 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26% | -13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.1% | 75.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawaha Point | Rotorua |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kawaha-point.school.nz | www.rotokawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (30.4 vs 29.8).
- •Kawaha Point School does better on roll size (230 vs 174).
- •Rotokawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.7% vs -26%).
- •Kawaha Point School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 174.
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 Kawaha Point School better than Rotokawa 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 Kawaha Point School and Rotokawa School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Kawaha Point and Rotorua in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawaha Point School: 498. Rotokawa School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawaha Point School and Rotokawa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawaha Point School is 76th of 101 and Rotokawa School is 79th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).