Matahui School vs Pahoia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matahui School
Katikati ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
48 students
Pahoia School
Tauranga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
179 students
| Measure | Matahui School Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Pahoia School Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #28 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #640 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 48 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 428 |
| Total roll | 48 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | -10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 12.5% | 17.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Katikati | Tauranga |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.matahui.school.nz | www.pahoia.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPahoia School does better on roll size (179 vs 48).
- โขPahoia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.1% vs -22.8%).
- โขPahoia School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 48.
- โขMatahui School is a private school while Pahoia 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 Pahoia 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 Pahoia School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Katikati and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
How do Matahui School and Pahoia School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Matahui School is unranked and Pahoia School is 28th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).