Rototuna Junior High School vs Rototuna Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 47 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna ยท State secondary (year 7-10) ยท Years 7โ13
1,371 students
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna ยท State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
| Measure | Rototuna Junior High School Rototuna, Waikato | Rototuna Senior High School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 58 | #12 of 58 |
| National rank | #54 of 486 | #149 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | โ |
| Students | 1,371 | 1,008 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 451 |
| Total roll | 1,371 | 1,008 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | 41.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 61.6% |
| Mฤori students | 16.8% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rhs.school.nz | www.rhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRototuna Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.9 vs 64.0).
- โขRototuna Junior High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 451).
- โขRototuna Junior High School does better on roll size (1,371 vs 1,008).
- โขRototuna Senior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.2% vs 8.7%).
- โขRototuna Junior High School is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 1,008.
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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Junior High School ranks higher (78.9 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 Rototuna Junior High School and Rototuna Senior High School?
About 47 m in a straight line, between Rototuna and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rototuna Junior High School: 428. Rototuna Senior High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rototuna Junior High School and Rototuna Senior High School rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Junior High School is 2nd of 58 and Rototuna Senior High School is 12th of 58 among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).