Glenholme School vs Rotorua S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 654 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
| Measure | Glenholme School Glenholme, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua S D A School Glenholme, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #1277 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 333 | 45 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 508 |
| Total roll | 333 | 45 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.5% | -14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.5% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 33.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenholme | Glenholme |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.glenholme.school.nz | www.sda.rotorua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glenholme School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.0 vs 24.1).
- •Glenholme School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (496 vs 508).
- •Glenholme School does better on roll size (333 vs 45).
- •Glenholme School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.5% vs -14.6%).
- •Glenholme School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 45.
- •Glenholme School is a state school while Rotorua S D A School 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 Glenholme School better than Rotorua S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glenholme School ranks higher (32.0 vs 24.1 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 Glenholme School and Rotorua S D A School?
About 654 m in a straight line, between Glenholme and Glenholme in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenholme School: 496. Rotorua S D A School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenholme School and Rotorua S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Glenholme School is 74th of 101 and Rotorua S D A School is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).