Mount Maunganui Intermediate School vs Pyes Pa Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
666 students
Pyes Pa Road School
Pyes Pa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
252 students
| Measure | Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Pyes Pa Road School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 101 | #29 of 101 |
| National rank | #703 of 1,559 | #670 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 666 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 443 |
| Total roll | 666 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 30.5% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mtint.school.nz/ | www.pyespa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPyes Pa Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.1 vs 56.7).
- โขPyes Pa Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 444).
- โขMount Maunganui Intermediate School does better on roll size (666 vs 252).
- โขPyes Pa Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -6.3%).
- โขMount Maunganui Intermediate School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 252.
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 Mount Maunganui Intermediate School better than Pyes Pa Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pyes Pa Road School ranks higher (58.1 vs 56.7 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 Mount Maunganui Intermediate School and Pyes Pa Road School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Pyes Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School: 444. Pyes Pa Road School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mount Maunganui Intermediate School and Pyes Pa Road School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School is 36th of 101 and Pyes Pa Road School is 29th of 101 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).