Best primary schools in Rotorua District (2026)
Contributing, full primary, intermediate and composite schools offering Years 1–8. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 29 schools in Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 182Lynmore Primary SchoolLynmore · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 645 students
- 277St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)Glenholme · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 463 students
- 369Otonga Road SchoolSpringfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 521 students
- 461TKKM o Te KoutuRotorua Central · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 383 students
- 552TKKM o RuamataRotokawa · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 494 · 272 students
- 651Kaharoa SchoolRotorua · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 179 students
- 750St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)Western Heights · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 110 students
- 843Ngongotahā SchoolNgongotaha · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 393 students
- 942Westbrook SchoolRotorua · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 475 · 491 students
- 1040Mokoia IntermediateOwhata · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 330 students
- 1138Te Wharekura o Ngāti RongomaiHannahs Bay · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 500 · 106 students
- 1237Rotorua SchoolRotorua Central · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 400 students
- 1334Lake Rerewhakaaitu SchoolRerewhakaaitu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 78 students
- 1433Malfroy SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 529 · 304 students
- 1533Rotorua IntermediateRotorua · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 654 students
- 1632Glenholme SchoolGlenholme · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 496 · 333 students
- 1730Kawaha Point SchoolKawaha Point · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 498 · 230 students
- 1830Selwyn SchoolRotorua · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 544 · 339 students
- 1930Rotokawa SchoolRotorua · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 498 · 174 students
- 2028Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and TechnologyRotorua · State Composite (Year 1-10)Equity Index (EQI) 513 · 105 students
- 2123Mamaku SchoolMamaku · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 514 · 89 students
- 2223Sunset Primary SchoolFordlands · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 551 · 169 students
- 2322Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)Western Heights · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 432 students
- 2420Owhata SchoolOwhata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 234 students
- 2520Whangamarino SchoolOkere Falls · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 531 · 134 students
- 2619Kaitao IntermediateWestern Heights · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 540 · 257 students
- 2717Aorangi School (Rotorua)Pukehangi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 554 · 81 students
- 2816TKKM o HurungaterangiMangakakahi · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 550 · 89 students
- 2915Whakarewarewa SchoolWhakarewarewa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 557 · 128 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynmore Primary School Lynmore · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.4 Top 5% | 411 | 645 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) Glenholme · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 76.7 Top 25% | 387 | 463 |
| 3 | Otonga Road School Springfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.8 Top 25% | 415 | 521 |
| 4 | TKKM o Te Koutu Rotorua Central · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 61.4 Top 50% | 485 | 383 |
| 5 | TKKM o Ruamata Rotokawa · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 51.5 Top 50% | 494 | 272 |
| 6 | Kaharoa School Rotorua · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 51.2 Top 50% | 445 | 179 |
| 7 | St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) Western Heights · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 50.3 Top 50% | 444 | 110 |
| 8 | Ngongotahā School Ngongotaha · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 42.7 Lower 50% | 486 | 393 |
| 9 | Westbrook School Rotorua · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 41.7 Lower 50% | 475 | 491 |
| 10 | Mokoia Intermediate Owhata · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 40.3 Lower 50% | 473 | 330 |
| 11 | Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai Hannahs Bay · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 37.8 Lower 50% | 500 | 106 |
| 12 | Rotorua School Rotorua Central · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 36.8 Lower 50% | 522 | 400 |
| 13 | Lake Rerewhakaaitu School Rerewhakaaitu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 479 | 78 |
| 14 | Malfroy School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.9 Lower 50% | 529 | 304 |
| 15 | Rotorua Intermediate Rotorua · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 32.8 Lower 50% | 505 | 654 |
| 16 | Glenholme School Glenholme · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.0 Lower 50% | 496 | 333 |
| 17 | Kawaha Point School Kawaha Point · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 30.4 Lower 50% | 498 | 230 |
| 18 | Selwyn School Rotorua · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 30.1 Lower 50% | 544 | 339 |
| 19 | Rotokawa School Rotorua · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 29.8 Lower 50% | 498 | 174 |
| 20 | Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology Rotorua · Composite (Year 1-10) · Years 1–13 | State | 28.1 Lower 50% | 513 | 105 |
| 21 | Mamaku School Mamaku · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 23.3 Lower 50% | 514 | 89 |
| 22 | Sunset Primary School Fordlands · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.5 Lower 50% | 551 | 169 |
| 23 | Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) Western Heights · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.4 Lower 50% | 536 | 432 |
| 24 | Owhata School Owhata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 19.7 Lower 50% | 536 | 234 |
| 25 | Whangamarino School Okere Falls · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 19.7 Lower 50% | 531 | 134 |
| 26 | Kaitao Intermediate Western Heights · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 19.0 Lower 50% | 540 | 257 |
| 27 | Aorangi School (Rotorua) Pukehangi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 17.2 Lower 50% | 554 | 81 |
| 28 | TKKM o Hurungaterangi Mangakakahi · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 15.7 Lower 50% | 550 | 89 |
| 29 | Whakarewarewa School Whakarewarewa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 14.7 Lower 50% | 557 | 128 |
Lynmore Primary School in Lynmore leads the 2026 list of primary schools in Rotorua District with a Success Index (NZ) of 82.4. Of the 29 schools shown, 27 are state, 2 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Bay of Plenty primary schools rankings, every school on the Rotorua District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Rotorua District?
Lynmore Primary School in Lynmore, Bay of Plenty ranks first among primary schools in Rotorua District with a Success Index (NZ) of 82.4 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 411).
How are primary schools in Rotorua District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.