St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glenholme, Bay of Plenty 3040 · Rotorua District
#6 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#238 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) is a state integrated contributing located in Glenholme, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 463 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 6th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 6.5%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Glenholme; St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)387
- Roll size (10%)463
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.9%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 387
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 463
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.5%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 332 m away
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students · 454 m away
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 633 m away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 865 m away
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 1.2 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 1.4 km away
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students · 1.4 km away
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 1.7 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Whakarewarewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 1.9 km away
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Tauranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
474 students
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School
Papamoa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Tauranga Waldorf School
Welcome Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
Tauranga Adventist School
Bethlehem · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) ranks #6 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #238 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) had 463 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.