Rotorua Lakes High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Ngae, Bay of Plenty 3042 · Rotorua District
#13 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#261 of 486 nationally
About Rotorua Lakes High School
Rotorua Lakes High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Te Ngae, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 622 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 13th of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.1%; pacific students 3.9%; international students 0.3%.
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%)473
- Roll size (10%)622
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)68.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)49.1%
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 Lakes High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 473
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 622
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 68.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 49.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 44.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rotorua Lakes High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rotorua Lakes High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rotorua Lakes High School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Rotorua Lakes High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Owhata School
Owhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
234 students · 356 m away
Mokoia Intermediate
Owhata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 428 m away
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Hannahs Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
106 students · 1.8 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Lynmore · State contributing · Years 1–6
645 students · 1.8 km away
Rotokawa School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 3.5 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Whakarewarewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 4.1 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 4.6 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 4.7 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 4.9 km away
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whakatane High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,228 students
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students
TKKM o Te Koutu
Rotorua Central · State composite · Years 1–13
383 students
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rotorua Lakes High School a good school?
Rotorua Lakes High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 Lakes High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Lakes High School ranks #13 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #261 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rotorua Lakes High School?
Rotorua Lakes High School had 622 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Rotorua Lakes High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rotorua Lakes 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 Lakes High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rotorua Lakes High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.