Pongakawa School vs Selwyn Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 28 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
Selwyn Ridge School
Welcome Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
| Measure | Pongakawa School Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty | Selwyn Ridge School Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 101 | #41 of 101 |
| National rank | #852 of 1,559 | #805 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 321 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 449 |
| Total roll | 321 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.7% | -6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.1% | 24.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Pongakawa | Welcome Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.pongakawa.school.nz | www.selwynridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Selwyn Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.0 vs 50.8).
- •Pongakawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 449).
- •Selwyn Ridge School does better on roll size (492 vs 321).
- •Selwyn Ridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.3% vs -6.7%).
- •Selwyn Ridge School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 321.
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 Pongakawa School better than Selwyn Ridge School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Selwyn Ridge School ranks higher (53.0 vs 50.8 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 Pongakawa School and Selwyn Ridge School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Pongakawa and Welcome Bay in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pongakawa School: 448. Selwyn Ridge School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pongakawa School and Selwyn Ridge School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Pongakawa School is 45th of 101 and Selwyn Ridge School is 41st of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).