Rotokawa School vs TKKM o Ruamata
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotokawa School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students
| Measure | Rotokawa School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Ruamata Rotokawa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 101 | #11 of 34 |
| National rank | #1332 of 1,559 | #224 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 174 | 272 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 494 |
| Total roll | 174 | 272 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.7% | 28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 76.5% |
| Māori students | 75.9% | 99.3% |
| Pacific students | 15.5% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua | Rotokawa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rotokawa.school.nz | www.ruamata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Ruamata scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.5 vs 29.8).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 498).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on roll size (272 vs 174).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on roll growth (5 years) (28% vs -13.7%).
- •TKKM o Ruamata is the larger school with 272 students compared with 174.
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 Rotokawa School better than TKKM o Ruamata?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Ruamata ranks higher (51.5 vs 29.8 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 Rotokawa School and TKKM o Ruamata?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rotorua and Rotokawa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotokawa School: 498. TKKM o Ruamata: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotokawa School and TKKM o Ruamata rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotokawa School is 79th of 101 and TKKM o Ruamata is 11th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).