Aorangi School (Rotorua)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukehangi, Bay of Plenty 3047 · Rotorua District
#99 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1537 of 1,559 nationally
About Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Aorangi School (Rotorua) is a state contributing located in Pukehangi, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 81 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 99th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (58th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 92.6%; pacific students 21%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Pukehangi; Aorangi School (Rotorua) ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)554
- Roll size (10%)81
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)31.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Aorangi School (Rotorua) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 554
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 81
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 31.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 92.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Aorangi School (Rotorua) has changed over time.
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Schools near Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students · 497 m away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Pukehangi · State activity centre
· 555 m away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students · 1.0 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Western Heights · State intermediate · Years 7–8
257 students · 1.4 km away
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students · 1.5 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 1.7 km away
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students · 1.8 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Selwyn Heights · State special school
111 students · 2.2 km away
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 2.3 km away
Westbrook School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
491 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukehina School
Pukehina · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
Opotiki School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students
Taneatua School
Taneatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Te Mahoe School
Lake Matahina · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Whakarewarewa School
Whakarewarewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
128 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aorangi School (Rotorua) a good school?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #99 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Aorangi School (Rotorua) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) ranks #99 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1537 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Aorangi School (Rotorua)?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) had 81 students in 2026, a change of +32% over five years.
Is Aorangi School (Rotorua) a primary school or a secondary school?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Aorangi School (Rotorua)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aorangi School (Rotorua); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.