Rotorua S D A School
3 Tilsley Street, Glenholme · Bay of Plenty
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,308 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Rotorua S D A School's ERO review (September 2024) found that student outcomes have improved over time and are increasingly equitable, with a large majority achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates effective leadership that has fostered a culture of professional growth and development, collaborative planning for continuous improvement, and a positive inclusive school culture. Composite score: 71.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Glenholme looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Rotorua S D A School a good school?
Rotorua S D A School scores 36/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 112.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-14.6% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
71/100 from ERO review 2024-09 · below band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 71/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-09-20 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2024
- Board Administration compliance: Yes
- Curriculum compliance: Yes
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare compliance: Yes
- Personnel Management compliance: Yes
"As of June 2024, the Rotorua S D A School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
112.1
3 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.37M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,491
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.4M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 9
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 6
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 2
- Year 07 6
- Year 08 7
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Māori 55.8%
- Pacific 39.5%
- European/Pākehā 16.3%
- Asian 14.0%
Location
3 Tilsley Street, Glenholme. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Rotorua S D A School.
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · 0.6km · 479 roll
79
+43 vs this
Glenholme School
Contributing · 0.7km · 356 roll
44
+8 vs this
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · 1.1km · 636 roll
41
+5 vs this
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · 1.2km · 108 roll
67
+31 vs this
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.4km · 595 roll
52
+16 vs this
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.4km · roll n/a
81
+45 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Rotorua S D A School a good school?
Rotorua S D A School scores 36/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-09 review identified 7 key findings. Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2024
How do I enrol my child at Rotorua S D A School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3484689, email secretary@sda.rotorua.school.nz, or visit www.sda.rotorua.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Rotorua S D A School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Rotorua S D A School has 43 students, with an EQI of 508 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Rotorua S D A School in 2024-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz