Rototuna Junior High School vs Rototuna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students
| Measure | Rototuna Junior High School Rototuna, Waikato | Rototuna Primary School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 58 | #17 of 179 |
| National rank | #54 of 486 | #276 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,371 | 838 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 400 |
| Total roll | 1,371 | 838 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.8% | 16.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rhs.school.nz | www.rototunaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rototuna Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.9 vs 75.0).
- •Rototuna Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (400 vs 428).
- •Rototuna Junior High School does better on roll size (1,371 vs 838).
- •Rototuna Junior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -8.9%).
- •Rototuna Junior High School is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 838.
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 Rototuna Junior High School better than Rototuna Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Junior High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 75.0 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 Rototuna Junior High School and Rototuna Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rototuna and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rototuna Junior High School: 428. Rototuna Primary School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rototuna Junior High School and Rototuna Primary School rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Junior High School is 2nd of 58 and Rototuna Primary School is 17th of 179 among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).