Kawerau South School vs Owhata School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 36 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kawerau South School
Kawerau ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
346 students
Owhata School
Owhata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
234 students
| Measure | Kawerau South School Kawerau, Bay of Plenty | Owhata School Owhata, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 101 | #93 of 101 |
| National rank | #1381 of 1,559 | #1513 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 346 | 234 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 536 |
| Total roll | 346 | 234 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.3% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 88.7% | 88.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawerau | Owhata |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kss.school.nz/ | www.owhata.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKawerau South School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.6 vs 19.7).
- โขKawerau South School does better on roll size (346 vs 234).
- โขKawerau South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.3% vs -7.7%).
- โขKawerau South School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 234.
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 South School better than Owhata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kawerau South School ranks higher (27.6 vs 19.7 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 Kawerau South School and Owhata School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Kawerau and Owhata in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawerau South School: 536. Owhata School: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawerau South School and Owhata School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawerau South School is 82nd of 101 and Owhata School is 93rd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).