Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Rotorua District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 6 schools in Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 173John Paul CollegeUtuhina · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 81.6%
- 238Te Wharekura o Ngāti RongomaiHannahs Bay · State CompositeUE: 56.5%
- 342Rotorua Boys' High SchoolRotorua · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 50.9%
- 435Western Heights High SchoolRotorua Central · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 50.8%
- 546Rotorua Lakes High SchoolTe Ngae · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 49.1%
- 627Rotorua Girls' High SchoolHillcrest · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 35.7%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Paul College Utuhina · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 81.6% | 72.8 Top 25% | 415 | 1,090 |
| 2 | Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai Hannahs Bay · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 56.5% | 37.8 Lower 50% | 500 | 106 |
| 3 | Rotorua Boys' High School Rotorua · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.9% | 41.6 Lower 50% | 504 | 1,138 |
| 4 | Western Heights High School Rotorua Central · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.8% | 34.9 Lower 50% | 499 | 1,187 |
| 5 | Rotorua Lakes High School Te Ngae · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 49.1% | 45.9 Lower 50% | 473 | 622 |
| 6 | Rotorua Girls' High School Hillcrest · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 35.7% | 26.5 Lower 50% | 522 | 605 |
John Paul College in Utuhina leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Rotorua District with UE 81.6%. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Bay of Plenty secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Rotorua District?
John Paul College in Utuhina, Bay of Plenty ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Rotorua District with UE 81.6% (Equity Index (EQI): 415).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Rotorua District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.