John Paul College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Utuhina, Bay of Plenty 3044 · Rotorua District
#3 of 34 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#86 of 486 nationally
About John Paul College
John Paul College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Utuhina, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,090 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 34 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.5%; pacific students 3.9%; international students 2.3%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)415
- Roll size (10%)1,090
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)92.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)81.6%
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 John Paul College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,090
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 92.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 81.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 17.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at John Paul College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at John Paul College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at John Paul College has changed over time.
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Schools near John Paul College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 485 m away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
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89 students · 609 m away
Sunset Primary School
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169 students · 714 m away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 934 m away
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students · 939 m away
Westbrook School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
491 students · 1.3 km away
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students · 1.3 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students · 1.5 km away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 1.6 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is John Paul College a good school?
John Paul College has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 of 34 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 John Paul College rank in Bay of Plenty?
John Paul College ranks #3 of 34 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #86 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend John Paul College?
John Paul College had 1,090 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is John Paul College a primary school or a secondary school?
John Paul College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near John Paul College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Paul College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.