Rotorua School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
400 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
463 students
| Measure | Rotorua School Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty | St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) Glenholme, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 101 | #6 of 101 |
| National rank | #1175 of 1,559 | #238 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 400 | 463 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 387 |
| Total roll | 400 | 463 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 49.6% | -0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 93.5% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rotorua Central | Glenholme |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rp.school.nz | www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.7 vs 36.8).
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 522).
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on roll size (463 vs 400).
- โขRotorua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (49.6% vs -0.9%).
- โขSt Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) is the larger school with 463 students compared with 400.
- โขRotorua School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) ranks higher (76.7 vs 36.8 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 School and St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rotorua Central and Glenholme in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotorua School: 522. St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotorua School and St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua School is 65th of 101 and St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) is 6th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).