New ZealandBay of PlentyLake RotomaLake Rotoma School

Lake Rotoma School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Lake Rotoma, Bay of Plenty · Rural other
office@lakerotoma.school.nz 07-3620839
Roll21enrolled students
EQI541+86 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI541
vs National+86 (avg 455)
Roll21
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Lake Rotoma School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
541+78
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
21
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
66.7%+34.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
14.3%+2.5pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Lake Rotoma School is a state full primary school in Lake Rotoma, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 21 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 541 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rotorua District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3074
MoE School ID1788

Student Demographics

Total Roll21
European/Pakeha52.4%
Maori66.7%
Pacific14.3%
Asian9.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
52.4%
Maori
66.7%
Pacific
14.3%
Asian
9.5%
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 EQI541
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)