Rotorua Lakes High School vs Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotorua Lakes High School
Te Ngae · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
622 students
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Hannahs Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
106 students
| Measure | Rotorua Lakes High School Te Ngae, Bay of Plenty | Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai Hannahs Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 34 | #19 of 34 |
| National rank | #261 of 486 | #318 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 622 | 106 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 500 |
| Total roll | 622 | 106 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.3% | 3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.7% | 78.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49.1% | 56.5% |
| Māori students | 44.1% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Ngae | Hannahs Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rotorualakes.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Rotorua Lakes High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.9 vs 37.8).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 500).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on roll size (622 vs 106).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.3% vs 3.7%).
- •Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (78.1% vs 68.7%).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 106.
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 Lakes High School better than Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rotorua Lakes High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 37.8 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 Lakes High School and Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Te Ngae and Hannahs Bay in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua Lakes High School: 473. Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua Lakes High School and Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Lakes High School is 13th of 34 and Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai is 19th of 34 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).