Paengaroa School vs Te Puke Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
200 students
Te Puke Intermediate
Te Puke ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
518 students
| Measure | Paengaroa School Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty | Te Puke Intermediate Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 101 | #39 of 101 |
| National rank | #912 of 1,559 | #775 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 200 | 518 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 473 |
| Total roll | 200 | 518 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.6% | 21.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 52.5% | 42.5% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paengaroa | Te Puke |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.paengaroa.school.nz | www.tepukeint.school.nz/Home |
The verdict
- โขTe Puke Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.1 vs 48.5).
- โขPaengaroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 473).
- โขTe Puke Intermediate does better on roll size (518 vs 200).
- โขTe Puke Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.9% vs 11.6%).
- โขTe Puke Intermediate is the larger school with 518 students compared with 200.
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 Paengaroa School better than Te Puke Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Puke Intermediate ranks higher (54.1 vs 48.5 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 Paengaroa School and Te Puke Intermediate?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Paengaroa and Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paengaroa School: 468. Te Puke Intermediate: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paengaroa School and Te Puke Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Paengaroa School is 48th of 101 and Te Puke Intermediate is 39th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).