Omokoroa School vs Te Wharekura o Mauao
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Omokoroa School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students
| Measure | Omokoroa School Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty | Te Wharekura o Mauao Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 101 | #16 of 34 |
| National rank | #298 of 1,559 | #294 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 321 | 276 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 522 |
| Total roll | 321 | 276 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.9% | 18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 86.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 69.4% |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakamarama | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.omokoroa.school.nz | www.mauao.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Omokoroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 41.4).
- •Omokoroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 522).
- •Omokoroa School does better on roll size (321 vs 276).
- •Omokoroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.9% vs 18.5%).
- •Omokoroa School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 276.
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 Omokoroa School better than Te Wharekura o Mauao?
On the Success Index (NZ), Omokoroa School ranks higher (74.1 vs 41.4 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 Omokoroa School and Te Wharekura o Mauao?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Whakamarama and Bethlehem in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Omokoroa School: 423. Te Wharekura o Mauao: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Omokoroa School and Te Wharekura o Mauao rank in Bay of Plenty?
Omokoroa School is 8th of 101 and Te Wharekura o Mauao is 16th of 34 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).