Schools in Katikati
Bay of Plenty · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Katikati (Bay of Plenty) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Matahui School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Katikati ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory21ERO review84 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Academic75Outcomes58Retention83Wellbeing18Trajectory49ERO review65 - View profile →
39
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory38ERO review74
What the record says about Katikati schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Matahui School
Matahui School had a special ERO review in March 2021 and was initially not meeting aspects of registration criteria; however, leadership and governance subsequently addressed identified areas including property management and staff authority matters. The school provides personalised support through small class sizes and maintains an inclusive environment for its international students as a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016.
Full source-linked profile →Katikati College
Katikati College's 2023 international students review found the school complies with the Code and has effective self-review processes. The school gathers feedback from students, teachers, homestay hosts and parents to refine practices, and is committed to more regular homestay visits. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Katikati schools
What schools are in Katikati?
Katikati has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Katikati College, Matahui School, Katikati Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Katikati?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Matahui School ranks highest among Katikati schools (74/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Katikati College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Katikati?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Katikati does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Katikati address.
Decile or EQI — how are Katikati schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).