State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Whakarewarewa School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, with 127 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Whakarewarewa School, Ministry school number 2081 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
127students
Whakarewarewa School had 127 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 127 students on the roll, so they sum to about 117%, 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
Whakarewarewa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua S D A School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 45 | 1.2 km |
| Glenholme School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 327 | 1.9 km |
| St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 451 | 1.9 km |
| Te Āhuru Mōwai | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 2.0 km |
| Lynmore Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 631 | 2.3 km |
| Rotorua Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 656 | 2.3 km |
| Rotorua Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 642 | 2.5 km |
| Otonga Road School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 501 | 2.6 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
- Whakarewarewa School vs Rotorua S D A School
- Whakarewarewa School vs Glenholme School
- Whakarewarewa School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Common questions
What year levels does Whakarewarewa School cover?
Whakarewarewa School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Whakarewarewa School?
127 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Whakarewarewa School have an enrolment zone?
No. Whakarewarewa School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Whakarewarewa School a state school?
Whakarewarewa School is a state school.