Otonga Road School vs Rotorua Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students
| Measure | Otonga Road School Springfield, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua Girls' High School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 101 | #24 of 34 |
| National rank | #422 of 1,559 | #396 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 521 | 605 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 522 |
| Total roll | 521 | 605 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 9.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 51.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 35.7% |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 72.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 17.4% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Springfield | Hillcrest |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.otonga.school.nz | www.rghs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otonga Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.8 vs 26.5).
- •Otonga Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 522).
- •Rotorua Girls' High School does better on roll size (605 vs 521).
- •Rotorua Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.3% vs -4.9%).
- •Rotorua Girls' High School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 521.
- •Otonga Road School 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 Otonga Road School better than Rotorua Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otonga Road School ranks higher (68.8 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 Otonga Road School and Rotorua Girls' High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Hillcrest in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otonga Road School: 415. Rotorua Girls' High School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otonga Road School and Rotorua Girls' High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otonga Road School is 14th of 101 and Rotorua Girls' High School is 24th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).