Matahui School vs Ōmokoroa Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matahui School
Katikati · Private full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Ōmokoroa Point School
Omokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
347 students
| Measure | Matahui School Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Ōmokoroa Point School Omokoroa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #12 of 101 |
| National rank | – | #379 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 48 | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 432 |
| Total roll | 48 | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | 13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.5% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Omokoroa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.matahui.school.nz | www.omokoroapoint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōmokoroa Point School does better on roll size (347 vs 48).
- •Ōmokoroa Point School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.4% vs -22.8%).
- •Ōmokoroa Point School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 48.
- •Matahui School is a private school while Ōmokoroa Point School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Matahui School better than Ōmokoroa Point School?
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 Matahui School and Ōmokoroa Point School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Katikati and Omokoroa in Bay of Plenty.
How do Matahui School and Ōmokoroa Point School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Matahui School is unranked and Ōmokoroa Point School is 12th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).