Trident High School vs Whakatane S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trident High School
Whakatane ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
829 students
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
53 students
| Measure | Trident High School Whakatane, Bay of Plenty | Whakatane S D A School Kopeopeo, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 34 | โ |
| National rank | #297 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 829 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 470 |
| Total roll | 829 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | 2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.3% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 62.8% | 49.1% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 15.1% |
| International students | 1.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatane | Kopeopeo |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.trident.school.nz | sdawhakatane.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTrident High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.0 vs 39.5).
- โขWhakatane S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 496).
- โขTrident High School does better on roll size (829 vs 53).
- โขWhakatane S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.2% vs -16.2%).
- โขTrident High School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 53.
- โขTrident High School is a state school while Whakatane S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Trident High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 39.5 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 S D A School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whakatane and Kopeopeo in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Trident High School: 496. Whakatane S D A School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Trident High School and Whakatane S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Trident High School is 17th of 34 and Whakatane S D A School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).