Schools in Western Heights, Bay of Plenty (2026)
3 schools · 799 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 536.
Western Heights, in Bay of Plenty, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 799 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 intermediate; by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Western Heights's schools is 536, 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 St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) (50.3, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) (22.4, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Kaitao Intermediate (19.0, lower 50% of intermediate schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) (432 students), Kaitao Intermediate (257 students), St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) (110 students).
Ranked schools in Western Heights
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 150St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)Western Heights · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 110 students
- 222Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)Western Heights · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 432 students
- 319Kaitao IntermediateWestern Heights · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 540 · 257 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) Western Heights · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 50.3 Top 50% | 444 | 110 |
| 2 | Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) Western Heights · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.4 Lower 50% | 536 | 432 |
| 3 | Kaitao Intermediate Western Heights · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 19.0 Lower 50% | 540 | 257 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Western Heights?
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is the highest-ranked school in Western Heights with a Success Index (NZ) of 50.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Western Heights?
Western Heights has 3 schools (2 contributing, 1 intermediate) educating 799 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Western Heights?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Western Heights is 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.