Gordonton School vs Rototuna Senior 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 Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
| Measure | Gordonton School Gordonton, Waikato | Rototuna Senior High School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 179 | #12 of 58 |
| National rank | #538 of 1,559 | #149 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 254 | 1,008 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 451 |
| Total roll | 254 | 1,008 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | 41.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 61.6% |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| International students | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Gordonton | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.gordonton.school.nz | www.rhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.7 vs 64.0).
- •Gordonton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 451).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll size (1,008 vs 254).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.2% vs -11.1%).
- •Rototuna Senior High School is the larger school with 1,008 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 Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gordonton School and Rototuna Senior 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 Senior High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gordonton School and Rototuna Senior High School rank in Waikato?
Gordonton School is 38th of 179 and Rototuna Senior High School is 12th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).