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Rotorua School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Rotorua Central, Rotorua, with 385 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll385at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic522more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edLarge urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Rotorua School, Ministry school number 1934 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

385students

Rotorua School had 385 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Māori 36094%
European/Pākehā 8422%
Pacific 4411%
Asian 123%
MELAA <5
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 385 students on the roll, so they sum to about 131%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

522EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 522

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Rotorua School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1934
Address1249 Arawa Street, Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Territorial authorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Language of instructionSome students taught in te reo Māori
BoardingNo
Opened1886-01-26

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Rotorua Boys' High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,155 1.0 km
Rotorua Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 656 1.2 km
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) ContributingYears 1–6 451 1.4 km
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology Composite (Year 1-10)Years 1–10 104 1.5 km
Glenholme School ContributingYears 1–6 327 1.7 km
Rotorua Girls' High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 642 1.7 km
Malfroy School ContributingYears 1–6 288 1.8 km
Rotorua S D A School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 45 1.9 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Rotorua School cover?

Rotorua School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Rotorua School?

385 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Rotorua School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Rotorua School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Rotorua School a state school?

Rotorua School is a state school.

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