Waiotahe Valley School vs Woodlands School (Opotiki)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waiotahe Valley School
Opotiki ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
109 students
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Opotiki ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
179 students
| Measure | Waiotahe Valley School Opotiki, Bay of Plenty | Woodlands School (Opotiki) Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 101 | #75 of 101 |
| National rank | #1323 of 1,559 | #1297 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 109 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 516 |
| Total roll | 109 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | 61% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 67.9% | 71.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opotiki | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.sporty.co.nz/waiotahe | www.woodlands.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWoodlands School (Opotiki) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.3 vs 30.3).
- โขWaiotahe Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 516).
- โขWoodlands School (Opotiki) does better on roll size (179 vs 109).
- โขWoodlands School (Opotiki) does better on roll growth (5 years) (61% vs 6.5%).
- โขWoodlands School (Opotiki) is the larger school with 179 students compared with 109.
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 Waiotahe Valley School better than Woodlands School (Opotiki)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodlands School (Opotiki) ranks higher (31.3 vs 30.3 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 Waiotahe Valley School and Woodlands School (Opotiki)?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Opotiki and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Waiotahe Valley School: 505. Woodlands School (Opotiki): 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Waiotahe Valley School and Woodlands School (Opotiki) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Waiotahe Valley School is 77th of 101 and Woodlands School (Opotiki) is 75th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).