Schools in Glenholme
Rotorua · Bay of Plenty
There are 3 schools in and around Glenholme, Rotorua (Bay of Plenty) — 3 primary. St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Glenholme ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · Contributing · 479 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory49ERO review79 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing6Trajectory47ERO review76 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory32ERO review71
What the record says about Glenholme schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Rotorua S D A School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Glenholme schools
What schools are in Glenholme?
Glenholme, Rotorua has 3 schools on our records (3 primary): Glenholme School, St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua), Rotorua S D A School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Glenholme?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) ranks highest among Glenholme schools (79/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Glenholme?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Glenholme does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Glenholme address.
Decile or EQI — how are Glenholme schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).