TKKM o Ruamata vs Trident High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 59 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students
| Measure | TKKM o Ruamata Rotokawa, Bay of Plenty | Trident High School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 34 | #17 of 34 |
| National rank | #224 of 486 | #297 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 272 | 829 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 496 |
| Total roll | 272 | 829 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28% | -16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.2% | 82.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76.5% | 56.3% |
| Māori students | 99.3% | 62.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Rotokawa | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.ruamata.school.nz | www.trident.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Ruamata scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.5 vs 41.0).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 496).
- •Trident High School does better on roll size (829 vs 272).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on roll growth (5 years) (28% vs -16.2%).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.2% vs 82.6%).
- •Trident High School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 272.
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 TKKM o Ruamata better than Trident High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Ruamata ranks higher (51.5 vs 41.0 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 TKKM o Ruamata and Trident High School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Rotokawa and Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
TKKM o Ruamata: 494. Trident High School: 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do TKKM o Ruamata and Trident High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
TKKM o Ruamata is 11th of 34 and Trident High School is 17th of 34 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).