Mokoia Intermediate vs TKKM o Ruamata
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 5.1 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
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students
| Measure | Mokoia Intermediate Owhata, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Ruamata Rotokawa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 101 | #11 of 34 |
| National rank | #1097 of 1,559 | #224 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 330 | 272 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 494 |
| Total roll | 330 | 272 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.2% | 28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 76.5% |
| Māori students | 48.5% | 99.3% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Owhata | Rotokawa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mokoia.school.nz | www.ruamata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Ruamata scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.5 vs 40.3).
- •Mokoia Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 494).
- •Mokoia Intermediate does better on roll size (330 vs 272).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on roll growth (5 years) (28% vs -6.2%).
- •Mokoia Intermediate is the larger school with 330 students compared with 272.
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 TKKM o Ruamata?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Ruamata ranks higher (51.5 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 TKKM o Ruamata?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Owhata and Rotokawa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mokoia Intermediate: 473. TKKM o Ruamata: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mokoia Intermediate and TKKM o Ruamata rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mokoia Intermediate is 60th of 101 and TKKM o Ruamata is 11th of 34 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).