Bay of Islands College vs Opua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students
Opua School
Opua · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students
| Measure | Bay of Islands College Kawakawa, Northland | Opua School Opua, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 37 | #20 of 72 |
| National rank | #407 of 486 | #859 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 474 | 95 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 447 |
| Total roll | 474 | 95 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.6% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44% | – |
| Māori students | 85.7% | 26.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawakawa | Opua |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.boic.school.nz | opua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Opua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.4 vs 25.4).
- •Opua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 530).
- •Bay of Islands College does better on roll size (474 vs 95).
- •Bay of Islands College does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.6% vs 0%).
- •Bay of Islands College is the larger school with 474 students compared with 95.
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 Bay of Islands College better than Opua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Opua School ranks higher (50.4 vs 25.4 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 Bay of Islands College and Opua School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Kawakawa and Opua in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bay of Islands College: 530. Opua School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bay of Islands College and Opua School rank in Northland?
Bay of Islands College is 17th of 37 and Opua School is 20th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).