Maketu School vs Pongakawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 8.6 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
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
321 students
| Measure | Maketu School Maketu, Bay of Plenty | Pongakawa School Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #45 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #852 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 45 | 321 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 538 | 448 |
| Total roll | 45 | 321 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 80% | -6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 95.6% | 27.1% |
| Pacific students | 15.6% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maketu | Pongakawa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.maketu.school.nz | www.pongakawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPongakawa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.8 vs 17.8).
- โขPongakawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 538).
- โขPongakawa School does better on roll size (321 vs 45).
- โขMaketu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (80% vs -6.7%).
- โขPongakawa School is the larger school with 321 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 Pongakawa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pongakawa School ranks higher (50.8 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 Pongakawa School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Maketu and Pongakawa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maketu School: 538. Pongakawa School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maketu School and Pongakawa School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Maketu School is unranked and Pongakawa School is 45th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).