John Paul College vs Rotorua Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 939 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students
| Measure | John Paul College Utuhina, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua Boys' High School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 34 | #15 of 34 |
| National rank | #86 of 486 | #290 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,090 | 1,138 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 504 |
| Total roll | 1,090 | 1,138 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.5% | 15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.4% | 72.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.6% | 50.9% |
| Māori students | 17.5% | 66.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 14.2% |
| International students | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Utuhina | Rotorua |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.jpc.school.nz | www.rbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.8 vs 41.6).
- •John Paul College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 504).
- •Rotorua Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,138 vs 1,090).
- •Rotorua Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.4% vs -7.5%).
- •John Paul College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (92.4% vs 72.7%).
- •Rotorua Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 1,090.
- •John Paul College is a state integrated school while Rotorua Boys' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •John Paul College is co-educational and Rotorua Boys' High School is boys.
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 John Paul College better than Rotorua Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), John Paul College ranks higher (72.8 vs 41.6 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 John Paul College and Rotorua Boys' High School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Utuhina and Rotorua in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
John Paul College: 415. Rotorua Boys' High School: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do John Paul College and Rotorua Boys' High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
John Paul College is 3rd of 34 and Rotorua Boys' High School is 15th of 34 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).