Tahatai Coast School vs TKKM o Otepou
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tahatai Coast School
Papamoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
804 students
TKKM o Otepou
Tauranga Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
74 students
| Measure | Tahatai Coast School Papamoa, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Otepou Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 101 | #98 of 101 |
| National rank | #261 of 1,559 | #1534 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 804 | 74 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 546 |
| Total roll | 804 | 74 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | 26.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.5% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papamoa | Tauranga Central |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.tahatai.school.nz | www.otepou.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tahatai Coast School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 17.7).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 546).
- •Tahatai Coast School does better on roll size (804 vs 74).
- •TKKM o Otepou does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.4% vs 5.4%).
- •Tahatai Coast School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 74.
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 Tahatai Coast School better than TKKM o Otepou?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahatai Coast School ranks higher (75.9 vs 17.7 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 Tahatai Coast School and TKKM o Otepou?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Papamoa and Tauranga Central in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tahatai Coast School: 428. TKKM o Otepou: 546. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tahatai Coast School and TKKM o Otepou rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tahatai Coast School is 7th of 101 and TKKM o Otepou is 98th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).