Overview
Rotorua Lakes High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Te Ngae, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 652 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 473 (above-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
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityRotorua District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode3042
MoE School ID154
Student Demographics
Total Roll652
European/Pakeha70.4%
Maori44.5%
Pacific3.8%
Asian7.8%
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 EQI473
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)