Rotorua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty 3040 · Rotorua District
#65 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1175 of 1,559 nationally
About Rotorua School
Rotorua School is a state full primary located in Rotorua Central, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 400 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 65th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 93.5%; pacific students 11.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Rotorua Central; Rotorua School ranks 2nd 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%)522
- Roll size (10%)400
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)49.6%
- 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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 522
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 400
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 49.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 93.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.3%
- 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 School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rotorua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students · 1.0 km away
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students · 1.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 1.4 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Rotorua · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
105 students · 1.5 km away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 1.7 km away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 1.7 km away
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 1.8 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 1.9 km away
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 1.9 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kawerau Putauaki School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Te Kura Mana Māori o Maraenui
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students
Te Kura o Ōmarumutu
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rotorua School a good school?
Rotorua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #65 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 School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua School ranks #65 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1175 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rotorua School?
Rotorua School had 400 students in 2026, a change of +50% over five years.
Is Rotorua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rotorua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rotorua School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rotorua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.