Kawerau Putauaki School vs Te Kura o Te Paroa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kawerau Putauaki School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students
| Measure | Kawerau Putauaki School Kawerau, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura o Te Paroa Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 101 | #66 of 101 |
| National rank | #1484 of 1,559 | #1200 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 125 | 297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 520 |
| Total roll | 125 | 297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -36.4% | 8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 84.8% | 98% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawerau | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.putauaki.school.nz | www.paroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Te Paroa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.4 vs 21.8).
- •Te Kura o Te Paroa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (520 vs 522).
- •Te Kura o Te Paroa does better on roll size (297 vs 125).
- •Te Kura o Te Paroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs -36.4%).
- •Te Kura o Te Paroa is the larger school with 297 students compared with 125.
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 Kawerau Putauaki School better than Te Kura o Te Paroa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Te Paroa ranks higher (35.4 vs 21.8 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 Kawerau Putauaki School and Te Kura o Te Paroa?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Kawerau and Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawerau Putauaki School: 522. Te Kura o Te Paroa: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawerau Putauaki School and Te Kura o Te Paroa rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawerau Putauaki School is 89th of 101 and Te Kura o Te Paroa is 66th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).