Trident High School vs Whakatane Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students
| Measure | Trident High School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Whakatane Intermediate Whakatane, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 34 | #47 of 101 |
| National rank | #297 of 486 | #880 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 829 | 578 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 486 |
| Total roll | 829 | 578 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | 6.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.3% | – |
| Māori students | 62.8% | 51.4% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 4.7% |
| International students | 1.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Whakatane |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.trident.school.nz | www.whakataneintermediateschool.com |
The verdict
- •Whakatane Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 41.0).
- •Whakatane Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (486 vs 496).
- •Trident High School does better on roll size (829 vs 578).
- •Whakatane Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -16.2%).
- •Trident High School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 578.
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 Trident High School better than Whakatane Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whakatane Intermediate ranks higher (49.6 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 Trident High School and Whakatane Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Trident High School: 496. Whakatane Intermediate: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Trident High School and Whakatane Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Trident High School is 17th of 34 and Whakatane Intermediate is 47th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).