State · Contributing · Co-ed
Sunset Primary School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Fordlands, Rotorua, with 168 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Sunset Primary School, Ministry school number 1970 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
168students
Sunset Primary School had 168 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 168 students on the roll, so they sum to about 106%, 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
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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
Sunset Primary School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKKM o Hurungaterangi | Composite | Years 1–13 | 92 | 0.3 km |
| John Paul College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 1,098 | 0.7 km |
| St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 0.9 km |
| Awhina School/ Activity Centre | Activity Centre | — | — | 1.2 km |
| Malfroy School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 288 | 1.2 km |
| Rotorua Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,155 | 1.3 km |
| Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 421 | 1.3 km |
| Westbrook School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 474 | 1.3 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
Compare with a similar school
- Sunset Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
- Sunset Primary School vs Malfroy School
- Sunset Primary School vs Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Common questions
What year levels does Sunset Primary School cover?
Sunset Primary School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Sunset Primary School?
168 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Sunset Primary School have an enrolment zone?
No. Sunset Primary School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Sunset Primary School a state school?
Sunset Primary School is a state school.