Rototuna Primary School vs Te Totara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students
| Measure | Rototuna Primary School Rototuna, Waikato | Te Totara Primary School Rototuna North, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 179 | #14 of 179 |
| National rank | #276 of 1,559 | #229 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 838 | 743 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 400 | 393 |
| Total roll | 838 | 743 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | -5.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna | Rototuna North |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rototunaprimary.school.nz | www.tetotara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Totara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 75.0).
- •Te Totara Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 400).
- •Rototuna Primary School does better on roll size (838 vs 743).
- •Te Totara Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.5% vs -8.9%).
- •Rototuna Primary School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 743.
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 Primary School better than Te Totara Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Totara Primary School ranks higher (77.0 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 Primary School and Te Totara Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rototuna and Rototuna North in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rototuna Primary School: 400. Te Totara Primary School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rototuna Primary School and Te Totara Primary School rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Primary School is 17th of 179 and Te Totara Primary School is 14th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).