Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Western Heights, Bay of Plenty 3015 · Rotorua District
#87 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1473 of 1,559 nationally
About Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) is a state contributing located in Western Heights, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 432 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 87th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (82th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 76.4%; pacific students 20.1%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Western Heights; Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) ranks 2nd 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%)536
- Roll size (10%)432
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7%
- 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 Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 536
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 432
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 76.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.1%
- 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 Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) has changed over time.
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Schools near Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Pukehangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students · 497 m away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students · 576 m away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Pukehangi · State activity centre
· 735 m away
Kaitao Intermediate
Western Heights · State intermediate · Years 7–8
257 students · 895 m away
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students · 1.3 km away
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students · 1.4 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students · 1.4 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Selwyn Heights · State special school
111 students · 1.8 km away
Selwyn School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
339 students · 1.9 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Rotorua · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
105 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kawerau South School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Kutarere School
Kutarere · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Owhata School
Owhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
234 students
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) a good school?
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #87 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 Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) ranks #87 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1473 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)?
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) had 432 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) a primary school or a secondary school?
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.