Rototuna Junior High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rototuna, Waikato 3210 · Hamilton City
#2 of 58 secondary (year 7-10) schools in Waikato
#54 of 486 nationally
About Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna Junior High School is a state secondary (year 7-10) school located in Rototuna, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,371 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 58 ranked secondary (year 7-10) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.8%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0.8%.
There are 4 schools in Rototuna; Rototuna Junior High School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)428
- Roll size (10%)1,371
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.7%
- 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 Rototuna Junior High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,371
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rototuna Junior High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rototuna Junior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students · 47 m away
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students · 487 m away
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students · 636 m away
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students · 1.8 km away
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students · 2.0 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students · 2.1 km away
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 2.1 km away
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 2.2 km away
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students · 3.5 km away
Hukanui School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
899 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-10) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,267 students
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
Raglan Area School
Raglan · State composite · Years 1–13
611 students
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rototuna Junior High School a good school?
Rototuna Junior High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 of 58 in Waikato. 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 Rototuna Junior High School rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Junior High School ranks #2 of 58 secondary (year 7-10) schools in Waikato and #54 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rototuna Junior High School?
Rototuna Junior High School had 1,371 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Rototuna Junior High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rototuna Junior High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-10) school covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rototuna Junior High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rototuna Junior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.