Rotorua Girls' High School vs Te Wharekura o Mauao
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 52 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students
| Measure | Rotorua Girls' High School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty | Te Wharekura o Mauao Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 34 | #16 of 34 |
| National rank | #396 of 486 | #294 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 605 | 276 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 522 |
| Total roll | 605 | 276 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.3% | 18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 51.2% | 86.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 35.7% | 69.4% |
| Māori students | 72.2% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 17.4% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Bethlehem |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rghs.school.nz | www.mauao.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Mauao scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 26.5).
- •Rotorua Girls' High School does better on roll size (605 vs 276).
- •Te Wharekura o Mauao does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs 9.3%).
- •Te Wharekura o Mauao does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (86.1% vs 51.2%).
- •Rotorua Girls' High School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 276.
- •Rotorua Girls' High School is girls and Te Wharekura o Mauao 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 Te Wharekura o Mauao?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Mauao ranks higher (41.4 vs 26.5 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 Girls' High School and Te Wharekura o Mauao?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Bethlehem in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua Girls' High School: 522. Te Wharekura o Mauao: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua Girls' High School and Te Wharekura o Mauao rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Girls' High School is 24th of 34 and Te Wharekura o Mauao is 16th of 34 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).