Schools in Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty (2026)
3 schools · 1,970 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 499.
Rotorua Central, in Bay of Plenty, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,970 students. By level there are 1 composite, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Rotorua Central's schools is 499, above the Bay of Plenty median of 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is TKKM o Te Koutu (61.4, top 50% of composite schools nationally), followed by Rotorua School (36.8, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Western Heights High School (34.9, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Western Heights High School (1,187 students), Rotorua School (400 students), TKKM o Te Koutu (383 students).
Ranked schools in Rotorua Central
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 161TKKM o Te KoutuRotorua Central · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 383 students
- 237Rotorua SchoolRotorua Central · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 400 students
- 335Western Heights High SchoolRotorua Central · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 499 · 1,187 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TKKM o Te Koutu Rotorua Central · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 61.4 Top 50% | 485 | 383 |
| 2 | Rotorua School Rotorua Central · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 36.8 Lower 50% | 522 | 400 |
| 3 | Western Heights High School Rotorua Central · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 34.9 Lower 50% | 499 | 1,187 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Rotorua Central side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rotorua Central?
TKKM o Te Koutu is the highest-ranked school in Rotorua Central with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Rotorua Central?
Rotorua Central has 3 schools (1 composite, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,970 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Rotorua Central?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Rotorua Central is 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.