Kawerau South School vs Tarawera High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Tarawera High School
Kawerau ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
440 students
| Measure | Kawerau South School Kawerau, Bay of Plenty | Tarawera High School Kawerau, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 101 | #26 of 34 |
| National rank | #1381 of 1,559 | #434 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 346 | 440 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 545 |
| Total roll | 346 | 440 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 63.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 38.2% |
| Mฤori students | 88.7% | 87.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawerau | Kawerau |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kss.school.nz/ | www.tarawera.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKawerau South School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.6 vs 20.9).
- โขKawerau South School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (536 vs 545).
- โขTarawera High School does better on roll size (440 vs 346).
- โขTarawera High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs 0.3%).
- โขTarawera High School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 346.
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 Tarawera High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kawerau South School ranks higher (27.6 vs 20.9 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 Tarawera High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kawerau and Kawerau in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawerau South School: 536. Tarawera High School: 545. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawerau South School and Tarawera High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawerau South School is 82nd of 101 and Tarawera High School is 26th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).