Overview
Rotorua Girls' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty. It is a girls school school. The school has 671 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 522 (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 StatusGirls School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3010
MoE School ID153
Student Demographics
Total Roll671
European/Pakeha33.5%
Maori73.8%
Pacific17.3%
Asian6.4%
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 EQI522
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)