Otonga Road School vs Rotorua S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.1 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 S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
| Measure | Otonga Road School Springfield, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua S D A School Glenholme, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #422 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 521 | 45 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 508 |
| Total roll | 521 | 45 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Springfield | Glenholme |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.otonga.school.nz | www.sda.rotorua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otonga Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.8 vs 24.1).
- •Otonga Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 508).
- •Otonga Road School does better on roll size (521 vs 45).
- •Otonga Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -14.6%).
- •Otonga Road School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 45.
- •Otonga Road School is a state school while Rotorua S D A School 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 Otonga Road School better than Rotorua S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otonga Road School ranks higher (68.8 vs 24.1 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 S D A School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Glenholme in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otonga Road School: 415. Rotorua S D A School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otonga Road School and Rotorua S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otonga Road School is 14th of 101 and Rotorua S D A School is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).