John Paul College vs Rotorua Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 934 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 Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students
| Measure | John Paul College Utuhina, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua Girls' High School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 34 | #24 of 34 |
| National rank | #86 of 486 | #396 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 | 605 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 522 |
| Total roll | 1,090 | 605 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.5% | 9.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.4% | 51.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.6% | 35.7% |
| Māori students | 17.5% | 72.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 17.4% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Utuhina | Hillcrest |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.jpc.school.nz | www.rghs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.8 vs 26.5).
- •John Paul College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 522).
- •John Paul College does better on roll size (1,090 vs 605).
- •Rotorua Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.3% vs -7.5%).
- •John Paul College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (92.4% vs 51.2%).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 605.
- •John Paul College is a state integrated school while Rotorua Girls' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •John Paul College is co-educational and Rotorua Girls' High School is girls.
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 Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), John Paul College ranks higher (72.8 vs 26.5 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 Girls' High School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Utuhina and Hillcrest in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
John Paul College: 415. Rotorua Girls' High School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do John Paul College and Rotorua Girls' High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
John Paul College is 3rd of 34 and Rotorua Girls' High School is 24th of 34 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).