Ōtūmoetai Primary School vs Pāpāmoa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 16 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Otumoetai · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students
Pāpāmoa Primary School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
611 students
| Measure | Ōtūmoetai Primary School Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty | Pāpāmoa Primary School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 101 | #24 of 101 |
| National rank | #588 of 1,559 | #570 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 582 | 611 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 432 |
| Total roll | 582 | 611 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | -15.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| International students | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Otumoetai | Papamoa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.ops.school.nz | www.papamoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (61.8 vs 62.6).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 433).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School does better on roll size (611 vs 582).
- •Ōtūmoetai Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.8% vs -15.7%).
- •Pāpāmoa Primary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 582.
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 Ōtūmoetai Primary School better than Pāpāmoa Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ōtūmoetai Primary School and Pāpāmoa Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Otumoetai and Papamoa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtūmoetai Primary School: 433. Pāpāmoa Primary School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtūmoetai Primary School and Pāpāmoa Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ōtūmoetai Primary School is 26th of 101 and Pāpāmoa Primary School is 24th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).