Rotorua Boys' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rotorua, Bay of Plenty 3046 · Rotorua District
#15 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#290 of 486 nationally
About Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Rotorua, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,138 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 15th of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (79th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 66.9%; pacific students 14.2%; international students 1.1%.
There are 9 schools in Rotorua; Rotorua Boys' High School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)504
- Roll size (10%)1,138
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)72.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50.9%
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 Rotorua Boys' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 504
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,138
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 72.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 66.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rotorua Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rotorua Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rotorua Boys' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rotorua Boys' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 939 m away
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 952 m away
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students · 976 m away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 1.0 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 1.0 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Rotorua · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
105 students · 1.1 km away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 1.2 km away
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students · 1.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 1.4 km away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Hannahs Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
106 students
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students
Te Kura o Te Moutere O Matakana
Matakana Island · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Rotorua · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
105 students
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rotorua Boys' High School a good school?
Rotorua Boys' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Rotorua Boys' High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Boys' High School ranks #15 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #290 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rotorua Boys' High School?
Rotorua Boys' High School had 1,138 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Rotorua Boys' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rotorua Boys' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rotorua Boys' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rotorua Boys' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.