Nukuhou North School vs Waimana School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary 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.
Nukuhou North School
Whakatane ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
61 students
Waimana School
Waimana ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
23 students
| Measure | Nukuhou North School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Waimana School Waimana, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #1530 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 61 | 23 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 542 |
| Total roll | 61 | 23 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.9% | -32.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 88.5% | 87% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Waimana |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.nukuhou.school.nz | www.waimana.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขNukuhou North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (18.0 vs 13.9).
- โขNukuhou North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 542).
- โขNukuhou North School does better on roll size (61 vs 23).
- โขNukuhou North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-22.9% vs -32.3%).
- โขNukuhou North School is the larger school with 61 students compared with 23.
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 Waimana School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nukuhou North School ranks higher (18.0 vs 13.9 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 Waimana School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Waimana in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nukuhou North School: 532. Waimana School: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nukuhou North School and Waimana School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Nukuhou North School is 96th of 101 and Waimana School is unranked among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).