Rototuna Junior High School vs Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 km 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
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna ยท State integrated composite (year 1-10) ยท Years 1โ13
190 students
| Measure | Rototuna Junior High School Rototuna, Waikato | Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 58 | #6 of 58 |
| National rank | #54 of 486 | #105 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-10) | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 1,371 | 190 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 424 |
| Total roll | 1,371 | 190 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.8% | 29.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rhs.school.nz | www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขRototuna Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.9 vs 69.8).
- โขWaikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 428).
- โขRototuna Junior High School does better on roll size (1,371 vs 190).
- โขRototuna Junior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs 4.4%).
- โขRototuna Junior High School is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 190.
- โขRototuna Junior High School is a state school while Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Junior High School ranks higher (78.9 vs 69.8 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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rototuna and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rototuna Junior High School: 428. Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner): 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rototuna Junior High School and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Junior High School is 2nd of 58 and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is 6th of 58 among secondary (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).