Malfroy School vs Rotorua Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 871 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students
| Measure | Malfroy School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua Intermediate Rotorua, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #73 of 101 |
| National rank | #1257 of 1,559 | #1260 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 304 | 654 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 505 |
| Total roll | 304 | 654 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | -6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.8% | 57.3% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Rotorua |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.malfroy.school.nz | www.rotorua-intermediate.org.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (32.9 vs 32.8).
- •Rotorua Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 529).
- •Rotorua Intermediate does better on roll size (654 vs 304).
- •Malfroy School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs -6.5%).
- •Rotorua Intermediate is the larger school with 654 students compared with 304.
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 Malfroy School better than Rotorua Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Malfroy School and Rotorua Intermediate?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Rotorua in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Malfroy School: 529. Rotorua Intermediate: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Malfroy School and Rotorua Intermediate rank in Bay of Plenty?
Malfroy School is 72nd of 101 and Rotorua Intermediate is 73rd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).