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Rotorua Intermediate

StateIntermediateCo-Educational
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty · Large urban area
reception@rotorua-intermediate.org.nz 07-3489888
Roll653enrolled students
EQI505+50 vs avg 455
TypeIntermediateState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Intermediate · Co-Educational
EQI505
vs National+50 (avg 455)
Roll653
ZoneZoned
SettingLarge urban area
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Rotorua Intermediate

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
505+42
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
653
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
57.6%+25.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
11.5%-0.3pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Rotorua Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 653 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 505 (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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3010
MoE School ID1933

Student Demographics

Total Roll653
European/Pakeha41.8%
Maori57.6%
Pacific11.5%
Asian13.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
41.8%
Maori
57.6%
Pacific
11.5%
Asian
13.9%
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 EQI505
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)