Schools in Rotorua District, Waikato (2026)
8 schools · 674 students · 8 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 487.
Rotorua District, in Waikato, has 8 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 674 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 8 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Rotorua District's schools is 487, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Waikite Valley School (52.5, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Broadlands School (47.3, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Reporoa School (31.7, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Reporoa College (207 students), Broadlands School (129 students), Waikite Valley School (86 students).
Schools are spread across 5 suburbs or towns, with the most in Reporoa (4), Waikite Valley (1), Ngakuru (1), Atiamuri (1).
Ranked schools in Rotorua District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 153Waikite Valley SchoolWaikite Valley · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 86 students
- 247Broadlands SchoolReporoa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 129 students
- 332Reporoa SchoolReporoa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 487 · 85 students
- 424Reporoa CollegeReporoa · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 519 · 207 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waikite Valley School Waikite Valley · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 52.5 Top 50% | 445 | 86 |
| 2 | Broadlands School Reporoa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 47.3 Lower 50% | 462 | 129 |
| 3 | Reporoa School Reporoa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 31.7 Lower 50% | 487 | 85 |
| 4 | Reporoa College Reporoa · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 23.6 Lower 50% | 519 | 207 |
Other schools in Rotorua District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Rotorua District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Rotorua District
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- Hamilton(10)
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- Te Awamutu(10)
- Taupo(8)
- Hillcrest(8)
- Te Kuiti(8)
- Huntly(7)
- Paeroa(6)
- Te Aroha(6)
- Matamata(6)
- Ngaruawahia(6)
- Thames(5)
- Waihi(5)
- Morrinsville(5)
- Hamilton East(5)
- Otorohanga(5)
- Fairfield(5)
- Tuakau(5)
- Te Rapa(5)
- Putaruru(5)
- Reporoa(4)
- Raglan(4)
- Chartwell(4)
- Dinsdale(4)
- Melville(4)
- Rototuna(4)
- Whitianga(3)
- Te Kauwhata(3)
- Nawton(3)
- Ohaupo(3)
- Glenview(3)
- Flagstaff-Hamilton(2)
- Turangi(2)
- Ngatea(2)
- Tirau(2)
- Whangamata(2)
- Taupiri(2)
- Piopio(2)
- Waitoa(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rotorua District?
Waikite Valley School is the highest-ranked school in Rotorua District with a Success Index (NZ) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Rotorua District?
Rotorua District has 8 schools (4 full primary, 3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 674 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Rotorua District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Rotorua District is 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.