Rotorua Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rotorua, Bay of Plenty 3010 · Rotorua District
#73 of 101 intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty
#1260 of 1,559 nationally
About Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Rotorua, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 654 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 73rd of 101 ranked intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 57.3%; pacific students 11.8%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Rotorua; Rotorua Intermediate ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)505
- Roll size (10%)654
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.5%
- 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 Rotorua Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 654
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 57.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.8%
- 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 Rotorua Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Rotorua Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 454 m away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 586 m away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 636 m away
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 871 m away
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students · 976 m away
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 1.1 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 1.2 km away
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 1.3 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 1.7 km away
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waiotahe Valley School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rotorua Intermediate a good school?
Rotorua Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #73 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 Rotorua Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Intermediate ranks #73 of 101 intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty and #1260 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rotorua Intermediate?
Rotorua Intermediate had 654 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Rotorua Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Rotorua Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rotorua Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rotorua Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.