Rototuna Senior High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rototuna, Waikato 3210 · Hamilton City
#12 of 58 secondary (year 11-15) schools in Waikato
#149 of 486 nationally
About Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna Senior High School is a state secondary (year 11-15) located in Rototuna, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 1,008 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 11-15) schools in New Zealand and 12th of 58 ranked secondary (year 11-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (75th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (55th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.1%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 1.2%.
There are 4 schools in Rototuna; Rototuna Senior High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 11-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)451
- Roll size (10%)1,008
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)41.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)84.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)61.6%
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 Senior High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,008
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 41.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 84.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 61.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rototuna Senior High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rototuna Senior High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rototuna Senior High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rototuna Senior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students · 47 m away
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students · 525 m away
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students · 635 m away
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students · 1.9 km away
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students · 2.0 km away
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 2.1 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students · 2.2 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
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 11-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students
Raglan Area School
Raglan · State composite · Years 1–13
611 students
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rototuna Senior High School a good school?
Rototuna Senior High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 11-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Senior High School rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Senior High School ranks #12 of 58 secondary (year 11-15) schools in Waikato and #149 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rototuna Senior High School?
Rototuna Senior High School had 1,008 students in 2026, a change of +41% over five years.
Is Rototuna Senior High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rototuna Senior High School is classified as a secondary (year 11-15). It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rototuna Senior High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rototuna Senior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.