Bream Bay College vs Otamatea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland, New Zealand, 28 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bream Bay College
Ruakaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
617 students
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
566 students
| Measure | Bream Bay College Ruakaka, Northland | Otamatea High School Maungaturoto, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 37 | #6 of 37 |
| National rank | #278 of 486 | #262 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 617 | 566 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 480 |
| Total roll | 617 | 566 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.2% | 54.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.9% | 77% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 42.7% | 43.7% |
| Māori students | 41.3% | 34.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| International students | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Ruakaka | Maungaturoto |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.breambaycollege.school.nz/ | www.otamatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otamatea High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.8 vs 43.1).
- •Otamatea High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 482).
- •Bream Bay College does better on roll size (617 vs 566).
- •Otamatea High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (54.8% vs 11.2%).
- •Otamatea High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (77% vs 71.9%).
- •Bream Bay College is the larger school with 617 students compared with 566.
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 Bream Bay College better than Otamatea High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otamatea High School ranks higher (45.8 vs 43.1 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 Bream Bay College and Otamatea High School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Ruakaka and Maungaturoto in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bream Bay College: 482. Otamatea High School: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bream Bay College and Otamatea High School rank in Northland?
Bream Bay College is 7th of 37 and Otamatea High School is 6th of 37 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).