Rotorua Girls' High School vs Rotorua S D A School
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.
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
605 students
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
45 students
| Measure | Rotorua Girls' High School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua S D A School Glenholme, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 34 | โ |
| National rank | #396 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 605 | 45 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 508 |
| Total roll | 605 | 45 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.3% | -14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 51.2% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 35.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 72.2% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 17.4% | 33.3% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Glenholme |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rghs.school.nz | www.sda.rotorua.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRotorua Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.5 vs 24.1).
- โขRotorua S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 522).
- โขRotorua Girls' High School does better on roll size (605 vs 45).
- โขRotorua Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.3% vs -14.6%).
- โขRotorua Girls' High School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 45.
- โขRotorua Girls' High School is a state school while Rotorua S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขRotorua Girls' High School is girls and Rotorua S D A 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 Girls' High School better than Rotorua S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rotorua Girls' High School ranks higher (26.5 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 Rotorua Girls' High School and Rotorua S D A School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Glenholme in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua Girls' High School: 522. Rotorua S D A School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua Girls' High School and Rotorua S D A School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Girls' High School is 24th of 34 and Rotorua S D A School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).