Rotorua Intermediate vs Rotorua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
654 students
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
400 students
| Measure | Rotorua Intermediate Rotorua, Bay of Plenty | Rotorua School Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 101 | #65 of 101 |
| National rank | #1260 of 1,559 | #1175 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 654 | 400 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 522 |
| Total roll | 654 | 400 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | 49.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 57.3% | 93.5% |
| Pacific students | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua | Rotorua Central |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rotorua-intermediate.org.nz | www.rp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRotorua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.8 vs 32.8).
- โขRotorua Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 522).
- โขRotorua Intermediate does better on roll size (654 vs 400).
- โขRotorua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (49.6% vs -6.5%).
- โขRotorua Intermediate is the larger school with 654 students compared with 400.
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 Intermediate better than Rotorua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rotorua School ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.8 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 Rotorua Intermediate and Rotorua School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rotorua and Rotorua Central in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua Intermediate: 505. Rotorua School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua Intermediate and Rotorua School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Intermediate is 73rd of 101 and Rotorua School is 65th of 101 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).