Sunset Primary School vs TKKM o Hurungaterangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 253 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
| Measure | Sunset Primary School Fordlands, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Hurungaterangi Mangakakahi, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 101 | #29 of 34 |
| National rank | #1469 of 1,559 | #464 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 169 | 89 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 551 | 550 |
| Total roll | 169 | 89 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.5% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fordlands | Mangakakahi |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.sunset.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.5 vs 15.7).
- •TKKM o Hurungaterangi does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (550 vs 551).
- •Sunset Primary School does better on roll size (169 vs 89).
- •Sunset Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs 8.1%).
- •Sunset Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 89.
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 Sunset Primary School better than TKKM o Hurungaterangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunset Primary School ranks higher (22.5 vs 15.7 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 Sunset Primary School and TKKM o Hurungaterangi?
About 253 m in a straight line, between Fordlands and Mangakakahi in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sunset Primary School: 551. TKKM o Hurungaterangi: 550. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sunset Primary School and TKKM o Hurungaterangi rank in Bay of Plenty?
Sunset Primary School is 86th of 101 and TKKM o Hurungaterangi is 29th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).