Lynmore Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynmore Primary School
Lynmore · State contributing · Years 1–6
645 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students
| Measure | Lynmore Primary School Lynmore, Bay of Plenty | St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) Glenholme, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 101 | #6 of 101 |
| National rank | #90 of 1,559 | #238 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 645 | 463 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 387 |
| Total roll | 645 | 463 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lynmore | Glenholme |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.lynmore.school.nz | www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lynmore Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.4 vs 76.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 411).
- •Lynmore Primary School does better on roll size (645 vs 463).
- •Lynmore Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.6% vs -0.9%).
- •Lynmore Primary School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 463.
- •Lynmore Primary School is a state school while St Mary'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 Lynmore Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lynmore Primary School ranks higher (82.4 vs 76.7 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 Lynmore Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lynmore and Glenholme in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lynmore Primary School: 411. St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lynmore Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Lynmore Primary School is 2nd of 101 and St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) is 6th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).