Otonga Road School vs Taumata School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 47 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Taumata School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
669 students
| Measure | Otonga Road School Springfield, Bay of Plenty | Taumata School Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #14 of 101 | #3 of 101 |
| National rank | #422 of 1,559 | #117 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 521 | 669 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 415 |
| Total roll | 521 | 669 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 87.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 17.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0.4% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Springfield | Pyes Pa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.otonga.school.nz | www.taumata.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Taumata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 68.8).
- •Taumata School does better on roll size (669 vs 521).
- •Taumata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs -4.9%).
- •Taumata School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 521.
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 Otonga Road School better than Taumata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taumata School ranks higher (80.9 vs 68.8 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 Otonga Road School and Taumata School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Pyes Pa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otonga Road School: 415. Taumata School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otonga Road School and Taumata School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otonga Road School is 14th of 101 and Taumata School is 3rd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).