Omanu School vs Pillans Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 4.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Omanu School
Mount Maunganui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
560 students
Pillans Point School
Pillans Point ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
500 students
| Measure | Omanu School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Pillans Point School Pillans Point, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 101 | #11 of 101 |
| National rank | #321 of 1,559 | #342 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 560 | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 405 |
| Total roll | 560 | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.7% | -5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.8% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Pillans Point |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.omanu.school.nz | www.pillanspoint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOmanu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.1 vs 71.9).
- โขOmanu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 405).
- โขOmanu School does better on roll size (560 vs 500).
- โขOmanu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.7% vs -5.4%).
- โขOmanu School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 500.
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 Omanu School better than Pillans Point School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Omanu School ranks higher (73.1 vs 71.9 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 Omanu School and Pillans Point School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Pillans Point in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Omanu School: 403. Pillans Point School: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Omanu School and Pillans Point School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Omanu School is 9th of 101 and Pillans Point School is 11th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).