Raglan Area School vs Rototuna Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 36 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raglan Area School
Raglan · State composite · Years 1–13
611 students
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
| Measure | Raglan Area School Raglan, Waikato | Rototuna Senior High School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 58 | #12 of 58 |
| National rank | #211 of 486 | #149 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | – |
| Students | 611 | 1,008 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 451 |
| Total roll | 611 | 1,008 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.4% | 41.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 75% | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.4% | 61.6% |
| Māori students | 40.6% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Raglan | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.raglanarea.school.nz | www.rhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rototuna Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.0 vs 53.5).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 453).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll size (1,008 vs 611).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.2% vs 12.4%).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.1% vs 75%).
- •Rototuna Senior High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 611.
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 Raglan Area School better than Rototuna Senior High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Senior High School ranks higher (64.0 vs 53.5 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 Raglan Area School and Rototuna Senior High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Raglan and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Raglan Area School: 453. Rototuna Senior High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Raglan Area School and Rototuna Senior High School rank in Waikato?
Raglan Area School is 17th of 58 and Rototuna Senior High School is 12th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).