Nukuhou North School vs Te Kura o Waioweka
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 15 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
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
| Measure | Nukuhou North School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura o Waioweka Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 101 | #97 of 101 |
| National rank | #1530 of 1,559 | #1532 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 61 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 533 |
| Total roll | 61 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.9% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 88.5% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.nukuhou.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (18.0 vs 17.8).
- •Nukuhou North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 533).
- •Te Kura o Waioweka does better on roll size (68 vs 61).
- •Te Kura o Waioweka does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.4% vs -22.9%).
- •Te Kura o Waioweka is the larger school with 68 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 Te Kura o Waioweka?
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 Nukuhou North School and Te Kura o Waioweka?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nukuhou North School: 532. Te Kura o Waioweka: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nukuhou North School and Te Kura o Waioweka rank in Bay of Plenty?
Nukuhou North School is 96th of 101 and Te Kura o Waioweka is 97th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).