Schools in Kopeopeo
Whakatane · Bay of Plenty
There are 2 schools in and around Kopeopeo, Whakatane (Bay of Plenty) — 2 primary. Whakatane S D A 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Kopeopeo 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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64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing60Trajectory53ERO review75 - View profile →
25
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory43ERO review35
What the record says about Kopeopeo schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Whakatane S D A School
Whakatane S D A School's ERO review in April 2023 found the school has established strong partnerships with the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Kāhui Āko, and maintains a positive school culture with a focus on wellbeing and community relationships. The school is working with ERO to ensure mathematics teaching is tailored to individual student needs. The composite score is 75.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Kopeopeo schools
What schools are in Kopeopeo?
Kopeopeo, Whakatane has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Whakatane S D A School, Allandale School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Kopeopeo?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Whakatane S D A School ranks highest among Kopeopeo schools (64/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Kopeopeo?
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 Kopeopeo 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 Kopeopeo address.
Decile or EQI — how are Kopeopeo 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).