Rotorua Boys' High School vs Sunset Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,138 students
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
| Measure | Rotorua Boys' High School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Sunset Primary School Fordlands, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 34 | #86 of 101 |
| National rank | #290 of 486 | #1469 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,138 | 169 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 551 |
| Total roll | 1,138 | 169 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50.9% | – |
| Māori students | 66.9% | 90.5% |
| Pacific students | 14.2% | 5.3% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua | Fordlands |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rbhs.school.nz | www.sunset.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rotorua Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 22.5).
- •Rotorua Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 551).
- •Rotorua Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,138 vs 169).
- •Sunset Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs 15.4%).
- •Rotorua Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 169.
- •Rotorua Boys' High School is boys and Sunset Primary School is co-educational.
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 Rotorua Boys' High School better than Sunset Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rotorua Boys' High School ranks higher (41.6 vs 22.5 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 Rotorua Boys' High School and Sunset Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rotorua and Fordlands in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua Boys' High School: 504. Sunset Primary School: 551. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua Boys' High School and Sunset Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Boys' High School is 15th of 34 and Sunset Primary School is 86th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).