Bream Bay College vs Ruakākā School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 2.8 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
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
| Measure | Bream Bay College Ruakaka, Northland | Ruakākā School Ruakaka, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 37 | #25 of 72 |
| National rank | #278 of 486 | #966 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 617 | 306 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 485 |
| Total roll | 617 | 306 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.2% | 8.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 42.7% | – |
| Māori students | 41.3% | 59.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| International students | 1.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ruakaka | Ruakaka |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.breambaycollege.school.nz/ | ruakaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ruakākā School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.3 vs 43.1).
- •Bream Bay College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 485).
- •Bream Bay College does better on roll size (617 vs 306).
- •Bream Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.2% vs 8.1%).
- •Bream Bay College is the larger school with 617 students compared with 306.
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 Ruakākā School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ruakākā School ranks higher (46.3 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 Ruakākā School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ruakaka and Ruakaka in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bream Bay College: 482. Ruakākā School: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bream Bay College and Ruakākā School rank in Northland?
Bream Bay College is 7th of 37 and Ruakākā School is 25th of 72 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).