Te Kura o Waioweka vs TKKM o Te Matai
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 88 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
68 students
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
43 students
| Measure | Te Kura o Waioweka Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Te Matai Waitangi, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 101 | β |
| National rank | #1532 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 68 | 43 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 532 |
| Total roll | 68 | 43 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.4% | -19% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 100% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opotiki | Waitangi |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (17.8 vs 17.5).
- β’TKKM o Te Matai does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 533).
- β’Te Kura o Waioweka does better on roll size (68 vs 43).
- β’TKKM o Te Matai does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19% vs -19.4%).
- β’Te Kura o Waioweka is the larger school with 68 students compared with 43.
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 Te Kura o Waioweka better than TKKM o Te Matai?
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 Te Kura o Waioweka and TKKM o Te Matai?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Opotiki and Waitangi in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura o Waioweka: 533. TKKM o Te Matai: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura o Waioweka and TKKM o Te Matai rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Kura o Waioweka is 97th of 101 and TKKM o Te Matai is unranked among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).