Kutarere School vs Waiotahe Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 4.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kutarere School
Kutarere · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Waiotahe Valley School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
| Measure | Kutarere School Kutarere, Bay of Plenty | Waiotahe Valley School Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #77 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #1323 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 16 | 109 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 505 |
| Total roll | 16 | 109 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.7% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 67.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kutarere | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.kutarere.school.nz/ | www.sporty.co.nz/waiotahe |
The verdict
- •Waiotahe Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.3 vs 16.6).
- •Waiotahe Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 536).
- •Waiotahe Valley School does better on roll size (109 vs 16).
- •Kutarere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.7% vs 6.5%).
- •Waiotahe Valley School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 16.
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 Kutarere School better than Waiotahe Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waiotahe Valley School ranks higher (30.3 vs 16.6 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 Kutarere School and Waiotahe Valley School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Kutarere and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kutarere School: 536. Waiotahe Valley School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kutarere School and Waiotahe Valley School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Kutarere School is unranked and Waiotahe Valley School is 77th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).