Maketu School vs Paengaroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maketu School
Maketu ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
45 students
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
200 students
| Measure | Maketu School Maketu, Bay of Plenty | Paengaroa School Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #48 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #912 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 45 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 538 | 468 |
| Total roll | 45 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 80% | 11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 95.6% | 52.5% |
| Pacific students | 15.6% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maketu | Paengaroa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.maketu.school.nz | www.paengaroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPaengaroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.5 vs 17.8).
- โขPaengaroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 538).
- โขPaengaroa School does better on roll size (200 vs 45).
- โขMaketu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (80% vs 11.6%).
- โขPaengaroa School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 45.
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 Maketu School better than Paengaroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paengaroa School ranks higher (48.5 vs 17.8 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 Maketu School and Paengaroa School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Maketu and Paengaroa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maketu School: 538. Paengaroa School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maketu School and Paengaroa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maketu School is unranked and Paengaroa School is 48th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).