Nukuhou North School vs Taneatua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nukuhou North School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students
Taneatua School
Taneatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
| Measure | Nukuhou North School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Taneatua School Taneatua, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 101 | #91 of 101 |
| National rank | #1530 of 1,559 | #1506 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 61 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 552 |
| Total roll | 61 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.9% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 88.5% | 99.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Taneatua |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.nukuhou.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Taneatua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (20.4 vs 18.0).
- •Nukuhou North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 552).
- •Taneatua School does better on roll size (134 vs 61).
- •Taneatua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -22.9%).
- •Taneatua School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 61.
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 Nukuhou North School better than Taneatua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taneatua School ranks higher (20.4 vs 18.0 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 Nukuhou North School and Taneatua School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Taneatua in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nukuhou North School: 532. Taneatua School: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nukuhou North School and Taneatua School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Nukuhou North School is 96th of 101 and Taneatua School is 91st of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).