Aorangi School (Rotorua) vs St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Pukehangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students
| Measure | Aorangi School (Rotorua) Pukehangi, Bay of Plenty | St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) Western Heights, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | #46 of 101 |
| National rank | #1537 of 1,559 | #862 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 81 | 110 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 554 | 444 |
| Total roll | 81 | 110 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.9% | -13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 92.6% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukehangi | Western Heights |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | aorangi.school.nz | www.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.3 vs 17.2).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 554).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on roll size (110 vs 81).
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.9% vs -13.6%).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is the larger school with 110 students compared with 81.
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) is a state school while St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aorangi School (Rotorua) better than St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) ranks higher (50.3 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aorangi School (Rotorua) and St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pukehangi and Western Heights in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorangi School (Rotorua): 554. St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua): 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorangi School (Rotorua) and St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) is 99th of 101 and St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is 46th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).