Endeavour School vs Rototuna Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
| Measure | Endeavour School Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato | Rototuna Senior High School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 179 | #12 of 58 |
| National rank | #407 of 1,559 | #149 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | – |
| Students | 452 | 1,008 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 451 |
| Total roll | 452 | 1,008 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | 41.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 61.6% |
| Māori students | 15% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Flagstaff-Hamilton | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.endeavour.school.nz | www.rhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Endeavour School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.7 vs 64.0).
- •Endeavour School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 451).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll size (1,008 vs 452).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.2% vs -6.8%).
- •Rototuna Senior High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 452.
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 Endeavour School better than Rototuna Senior High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Endeavour School ranks higher (69.7 vs 64.0 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 Endeavour School and Rototuna Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Flagstaff-Hamilton and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Endeavour School: 411. Rototuna Senior High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Endeavour School and Rototuna Senior High School rank in Waikato?
Endeavour School is 24th of 179 and Rototuna Senior High School is 12th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).