Overview
Western Heights High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,250 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 499 (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
Postcode3040
MoE School ID151
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,250
European/Pakeha58.5%
Maori53.8%
Pacific7.4%
Asian11.7%
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 EQI499
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)