Rotorua S D A School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glenholme, Bay of Plenty 3010 · Rotorua District
About Rotorua S D A School
Rotorua S D A School is a state integrated full primary located in Glenholme, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 45 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 24.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 60%; pacific students 33.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Glenholme; Rotorua S D A School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)508
- Roll size (10%)45
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.6%
- 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 S D A School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 508
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 45
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 60%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 33.3%
- 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 S D A School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rotorua S D A School
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 · 633 m away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 654 m away
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students · 1.1 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Whakarewarewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.2 km away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 1.4 km away
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 1.8 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 1.9 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Rotorua · State teen parent unit
· 1.9 km away
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students · 2.1 km away
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
Matata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rotorua S D A School a good school?
Rotorua S D A School has a Success Index (NZ) of 24.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua S D A School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Rotorua S D A School?
Rotorua S D A School had 45 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Rotorua S D A School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rotorua S D A School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Rotorua S D A School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rotorua S D A School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.