Lake Rerewhakaaitu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty 3073 · Rotorua District
#69 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1235 of 1,559 nationally
About Lake Rerewhakaaitu School
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is a state full primary located in Rerewhakaaitu, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 78 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 69th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.3%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)479
- Roll size (10%)78
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24%
- 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 Lake Rerewhakaaitu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 78
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 51.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Lake Rerewhakaaitu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lake Rerewhakaaitu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
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Mokoia Intermediate
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Rerewhakaaitu School a good school?
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #69 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 Lake Rerewhakaaitu School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School ranks #69 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1235 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lake Rerewhakaaitu School?
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School had 78 students in 2026, a change of -24% over five years.
Is Lake Rerewhakaaitu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lake Rerewhakaaitu School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Lake Rerewhakaaitu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.