Owhata School vs Rotorua Lakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 356 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Owhata School
Owhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
234 students
Rotorua Lakes High School
Te Ngae · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
622 students
| Measure | Owhata School Owhata, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua Lakes High School Te Ngae, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #93 of 101 | #13 of 34 |
| National rank | #1513 of 1,559 | #261 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 234 | 622 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 473 |
| Total roll | 234 | 622 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 68.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 49.1% |
| Māori students | 88.9% | 44.1% |
| Pacific students | 11.1% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Owhata | Te Ngae |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.owhata.school.nz | www.rotorualakes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rotorua Lakes High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.9 vs 19.7).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 536).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on roll size (622 vs 234).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.3% vs -7.7%).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 234.
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 Owhata School better than Rotorua Lakes High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rotorua Lakes High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 19.7 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 Owhata School and Rotorua Lakes High School?
About 356 m in a straight line, between Owhata and Te Ngae in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Owhata School: 536. Rotorua Lakes High School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Owhata School and Rotorua Lakes High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Owhata School is 93rd of 101 and Rotorua Lakes High School is 13th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).