Kawaha Point School vs Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Selwyn Heights · State special school
111 students
| Measure | Kawaha Point School Kawaha Point, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua Selwyn Heights, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #76 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #1317 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | – |
| Students | 230 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 523 |
| Total roll | 230 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26% | 20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.1% | 68.5% |
| Pacific students | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawaha Point | Selwyn Heights |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kawaha-point.school.nz | www.keastreet.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Kawaha Point School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 523).
- •Kawaha Point School does better on roll size (230 vs 111).
- •Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua does better on roll growth (5 years) (20% vs -26%).
- •Kawaha Point School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 111.
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 Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua?
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 Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kawaha Point and Selwyn Heights in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawaha Point School: 498. Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawaha Point School and Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawaha Point School is 76th of 101 and Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).