Rotorua S D A School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 53 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
45 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
Matata ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
36 students
| Measure | Rotorua S D A School Glenholme, Bay of Plenty | St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) Matata, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 45 | 36 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 546 |
| Total roll | 45 | 36 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.6% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 60% | 88.9% |
| Pacific students | 33.3% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenholme | Matata |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.sda.rotorua.school.nz | www.saintjosmatata.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขRotorua S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (24.1 vs 13.8).
- โขRotorua S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 546).
- โขRotorua S D A School does better on roll size (45 vs 36).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.4% vs -14.6%).
- โขRotorua S D A School is the larger school with 45 students compared with 36.
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 S D A School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rotorua S D A School ranks higher (24.1 vs 13.8 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 S D A School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Glenholme and Matata in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua S D A School: 508. St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata): 546. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua S D A School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua S D A School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) is unranked among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).