Opotiki College vs Waiotahe Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 8.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opotiki College
Opotiki ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
330 students
Waiotahe Valley School
Opotiki ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
109 students
| Measure | Opotiki College Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | Waiotahe Valley School Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 34 | #77 of 101 |
| National rank | #473 of 486 | #1323 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 330 | 109 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 505 |
| Total roll | 330 | 109 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 95.5% | 67.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opotiki | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.opotikicol.school.nz | www.sporty.co.nz/waiotahe |
The verdict
- โขWaiotahe Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.3 vs 13.5).
- โขWaiotahe Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 541).
- โขOpotiki College does better on roll size (330 vs 109).
- โขWaiotahe Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -18.1%).
- โขOpotiki College is the larger school with 330 students compared with 109.
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 Opotiki College better than Waiotahe Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waiotahe Valley School ranks higher (30.3 vs 13.5 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 Opotiki College and Waiotahe Valley School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Opotiki and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opotiki College: 541. Waiotahe Valley School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opotiki College and Waiotahe Valley School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Opotiki College is 33rd of 34 and Waiotahe Valley School is 77th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).