Schools in Rototuna, Waikato (2026)
4 schools · 3,407 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 428.
Rototuna, in Waikato, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,407 students. By level there are 1 secondary (year 7-10), 1 contributing, 1 composite (year 1-10), 1 secondary (year 11-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Rototuna's schools is 428, below the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Rototuna Junior High School (78.9, top 25% of secondary (year 7-10) schools nationally), followed by Rototuna Primary School (75.0, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) (69.8, top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rototuna Junior High School (1,371 students), Rototuna Senior High School (1,008 students), Rototuna Primary School (838 students).
Ranked schools in Rototuna
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 179Rototuna Junior High SchoolRototuna · State Secondary (Year 7-10)Equity Index (EQI) 428 · 1,371 students
- 275Rototuna Primary SchoolRototuna · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 838 students
- 370Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)Rototuna · State integrated Composite (Year 1-10)Equity Index (EQI) 424 · 190 students
- 464Rototuna Senior High SchoolRototuna · State Secondary (Year 11-15)Equity Index (EQI) 451 · 1,008 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rototuna Junior High School Rototuna · Secondary (Year 7-10) · Years 7–13 | State | 78.9 Top 25% | 428 | 1,371 |
| 2 | Rototuna Primary School Rototuna · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 75.0 Top 25% | 400 | 838 |
| 3 | Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) Rototuna · Composite (Year 1-10) · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 69.8 Top 25% | 424 | 190 |
| 4 | Rototuna Senior High School Rototuna · Secondary (Year 11-15) | State | 64.0 Top 50% | 451 | 1,008 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rototuna?
Rototuna Junior High School is the highest-ranked school in Rototuna with a Success Index (NZ) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Rototuna?
Rototuna has 4 schools (1 secondary (year 7-10), 1 contributing, 1 composite (year 1-10), 1 secondary (year 11-15)) educating 3,407 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Rototuna?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Rototuna is 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.