Overview
Rotorua Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. It is a boys school school. The school has 1,203 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 504 (high 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
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3046
MoE School ID152
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,203
European/Pakeha43.5%
Maori67.7%
Pacific13.7%
Asian7.1%
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 EQI504
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)