Overview
John Paul College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) school in Utuhina, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,105 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3044
MoE School ID532
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,105
European/Pakeha63.6%
Maori17.6%
Pacific3.9%
Asian31.1%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI415
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)