Ōtūmoetai Intermediate vs Tauriko School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Otumoetai · State intermediate · Years 7–8
957 students
Tauriko School
Tauriko · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
| Measure | Ōtūmoetai Intermediate Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty | Tauriko School Tauriko, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 101 | #38 of 101 |
| National rank | #639 of 1,559 | #768 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 957 | 245 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 440 |
| Total roll | 957 | 245 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| International students | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| suburb or town | Otumoetai | Tauriko |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.otuinter.school.nz | www.tauriko.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.4 vs 54.4).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate does better on roll size (957 vs 245).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -18.3%).
- •Ōtūmoetai Intermediate is the larger school with 957 students compared with 245.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōtūmoetai Intermediate better than Tauriko School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtūmoetai Intermediate ranks higher (59.4 vs 54.4 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 Ōtūmoetai Intermediate and Tauriko School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Otumoetai and Tauriko in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate: 440. Tauriko School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtūmoetai Intermediate and Tauriko School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate is 27th of 101 and Tauriko School is 38th of 101 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).