Kawerau South School vs Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 214 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kawerau South School
Kawerau Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
346 students
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Kawerau Β· State teen parent unit
| Measure | Kawerau South School Kawerau, Bay of Plenty | Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre Kawerau, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #82 of 101 | β |
| National rank | #1381 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | β |
| Students | 346 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 569 |
| Total roll | 346 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.3% | 71.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 88.7% | β |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Kawerau | Kawerau |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kss.school.nz/ | β |
The verdict
- β’Kawerau South School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (536 vs 569).
- β’Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (71.4% vs 0.3%).
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 Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre?
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 Kawerau South School and Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre?
About 214 m in a straight line, between Kawerau and Kawerau in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawerau South School: 536. Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawerau South School and Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kawerau South School is 82nd of 101 and Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).