Malfroy School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty 3015 · Rotorua District
#72 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1257 of 1,559 nationally
About Malfroy School
Malfroy School is a state contributing located in Hillcrest, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 304 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 72nd of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 66.8%; pacific students 20.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Hillcrest; Malfroy School ranks 1st of 2 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%)529
- Roll size (10%)304
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.2%
- 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 Malfroy School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 529
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 304
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 66.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.7%
- 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 Malfroy School has changed over time.
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Schools near Malfroy School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 450 m away
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 485 m away
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students · 871 m away
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students · 952 m away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 1.1 km away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 1.1 km away
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students · 1.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 1.2 km away
Westbrook School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
491 students · 1.5 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whangamarino School
Okere Falls · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
Nukuhou North School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
Te Kura Mana Māori o Maraenui
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Malfroy School a good school?
Malfroy School has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #72 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 Malfroy School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Malfroy School ranks #72 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1257 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Malfroy School?
Malfroy School had 304 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Malfroy School a primary school or a secondary school?
Malfroy School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Malfroy School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Malfroy School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.