Ngongotahā School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ngongotaha, Bay of Plenty 3041 · Rotorua District
#53 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1049 of 1,559 nationally
About Ngongotahā School
Ngongotahā School is a state contributing located in Ngongotaha, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 393 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 53rd of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (79th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 60.6%; pacific students 8.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)486
- Roll size (10%)393
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.3%
- 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 Ngongotahā School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 486
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 393
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 60.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.9%
- 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 Ngongotahā School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngongotahā School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kawaha Point School
Kawaha Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
230 students · 3.9 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Selwyn Heights · State special school
111 students · 4.3 km away
Selwyn School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
339 students · 4.3 km away
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students · 4.5 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Rotorua Central · State composite · Years 1–13
383 students · 4.9 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Western Heights · State intermediate · Years 7–8
257 students · 5.2 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students · 5.7 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Rotorua · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
105 students · 5.7 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Pukehangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students · 5.8 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students
Kaimai School
Kaimai · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Galatea School
Galatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School
Rerewhakaaitu · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngongotahā School a good school?
Ngongotahā School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #53 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 Ngongotahā School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ngongotahā School ranks #53 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1049 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ngongotahā School?
Ngongotahā School had 393 students in 2026, a change of 0% over five years.
Is Ngongotahā School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngongotahā School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngongotahā School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ngongotahā School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.