Mokoia Intermediate vs Te Puke Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 38 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mokoia Intermediate
Owhata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
Te Puke Intermediate
Te Puke · State intermediate · Years 7–8
518 students
| Measure | Mokoia Intermediate Owhata, Bay of Plenty | Te Puke Intermediate Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 101 | #39 of 101 |
| National rank | #1097 of 1,559 | #775 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 330 | 518 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 473 |
| Total roll | 330 | 518 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.2% | 21.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 48.5% | 42.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Owhata | Te Puke |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mokoia.school.nz | www.tepukeint.school.nz/Home |
The verdict
- •Te Puke Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.1 vs 40.3).
- •Te Puke Intermediate does better on roll size (518 vs 330).
- •Te Puke Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.9% vs -6.2%).
- •Te Puke Intermediate is the larger school with 518 students compared with 330.
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 Mokoia Intermediate better than Te Puke Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Puke Intermediate ranks higher (54.1 vs 40.3 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 Mokoia Intermediate and Te Puke Intermediate?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Owhata and Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mokoia Intermediate: 473. Te Puke Intermediate: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mokoia Intermediate and Te Puke Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mokoia Intermediate is 60th of 101 and Te Puke Intermediate is 39th of 101 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).