Otakiri School vs Te Puna School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 69 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otakiri School
Whakatane ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
154 students
Te Puna School
Te Puna ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
261 students
| Measure | Otakiri School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Te Puna School Te Puna, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 101 | #54 of 101 |
| National rank | #1010 of 1,559 | #1056 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 154 | 261 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 466 |
| Total roll | 154 | 261 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -10.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 44.8% | 35.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Te Puna |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.otakiri.school.nz | www.tepuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtakiri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.5 vs 42.4).
- โขTe Puna School does better on roll size (261 vs 154).
- โขOtakiri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -10.5%).
- โขTe Puna School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 154.
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 Otakiri School better than Te Puna School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otakiri School ranks higher (44.5 vs 42.4 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 Otakiri School and Te Puna School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Te Puna in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otakiri School: 466. Te Puna School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otakiri School and Te Puna School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otakiri School is 50th of 101 and Te Puna School is 54th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).