Rototuna Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rototuna, Waikato 3256 · Hamilton City
#17 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#276 of 1,559 nationally
About Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna Primary School is a state contributing located in Rototuna, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 838 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 17th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.9%; pacific students 4.8%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Rototuna; Rototuna Primary School ranks 2nd of 4 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%)400
- Roll size (10%)838
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.9%
- 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 Rototuna Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 400
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 838
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.8%
- 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 Rototuna Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rototuna Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students · 836 m away
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students · 1.7 km away
Hukanui School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
899 students · 1.8 km away
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students · 1.8 km away
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students · 2.0 km away
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students · 2.1 km away
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students · 2.2 km away
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 2.5 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 3.0 km away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students
Cambridge School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
429 students
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
Hukanui School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
899 students
Te Miro School
Te Miro · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rototuna Primary School a good school?
Rototuna Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 of 179 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 Primary School rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Primary School ranks #17 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #276 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rototuna Primary School?
Rototuna Primary School had 838 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Rototuna Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rototuna Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rototuna Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rototuna Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.