St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 51 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) Western Heights, Bay of Plenty | St Thomas More Catholic School Bayfair, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 101 | #37 of 101 |
| National rank | #862 of 1,559 | #718 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 110 | 105 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 432 |
| Total roll | 110 | 105 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.6% | -37.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.4% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Western Heights | Bayfair |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz | www.stthomasmore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.3 vs 50.3).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 444).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on roll size (110 vs 105).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.6% vs -37.9%).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is the larger school with 110 students compared with 105.
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 St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Thomas More Catholic School ranks higher (56.3 vs 50.3 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 St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) and St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Western Heights and Bayfair in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua): 444. St Thomas More Catholic School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is 46th of 101 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 37th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).