Kakaramea School vs Patea Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kakaramea School
Patea ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
64 students
Patea Area School
Patea ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
184 students
| Measure | Kakaramea School Patea, Taranaki | Patea Area School Patea, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 56 | #15 of 16 |
| National rank | #1028 of 1,559 | #410 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 64 | 184 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 457 | 541 |
| Total roll | 64 | 184 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.9% | -9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 81.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 59.1% |
| Mฤori students | 26.6% | 68.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Patea | Patea |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | โ | www.pateaarea.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKakaramea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.5 vs 25.0).
- โขKakaramea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 541).
- โขPatea Area School does better on roll size (184 vs 64).
- โขPatea Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.2% vs -21.9%).
- โขPatea Area School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 64.
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 Kakaramea School better than Patea Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kakaramea School ranks higher (43.5 vs 25.0 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 Kakaramea School and Patea Area School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Patea and Patea in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kakaramea School: 457. Patea Area School: 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kakaramea School and Patea Area School rank in Taranaki?
Kakaramea School is 33rd of 56 and Patea Area School is 15th of 16 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).