Gordonton School vs Rototuna Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students
| Measure | Gordonton School Gordonton, Waikato | Rototuna Junior High School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 179 | #2 of 58 |
| National rank | #538 of 1,559 | #54 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 254 | 1,371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 428 |
| Total roll | 254 | 1,371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 16.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Gordonton | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.gordonton.school.nz | www.rhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rototuna Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.9 vs 63.7).
- •Gordonton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 428).
- •Rototuna Junior High School does better on roll size (1,371 vs 254).
- •Rototuna Junior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -11.1%).
- •Rototuna Junior High School is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 254.
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 Gordonton School better than Rototuna Junior High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Junior High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 63.7 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 Gordonton School and Rototuna Junior High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Gordonton and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gordonton School: 420. Rototuna Junior High School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gordonton School and Rototuna Junior High School rank in Waikato?
Gordonton School is 38th of 179 and Rototuna Junior High School is 2nd of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).