Rotorua Lakes High School vs TKKM o Ruamata
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 4.9 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
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students
| Measure | Rotorua Lakes High School Te Ngae, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Ruamata Rotokawa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 34 | #11 of 34 |
| National rank | #261 of 486 | #224 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 622 | 272 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 494 |
| Total roll | 622 | 272 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.3% | 28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.7% | 88.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49.1% | 76.5% |
| Māori students | 44.1% | 99.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Ngae | Rotokawa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rotorualakes.school.nz | www.ruamata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Ruamata scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.5 vs 45.9).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 494).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School does better on roll size (622 vs 272).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on roll growth (5 years) (28% vs 4.3%).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.2% vs 68.7%).
- •Rotorua Lakes High School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 272.
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 TKKM o Ruamata?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Ruamata ranks higher (51.5 vs 45.9 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 TKKM o Ruamata?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Te Ngae and Rotokawa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua Lakes High School: 473. TKKM o Ruamata: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua Lakes High School and TKKM o Ruamata rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua Lakes High School is 13th of 34 and TKKM o Ruamata is 11th of 34 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).