Western Heights High School

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zoneCambridge

70 Old Quarry Road, Western Heights, Rotorua

1,120 students

Very large school

499

Equity Index · Elevated Needs

Zoned enrolment

In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Western Heights High School in brief

Western Heights High School is a very large state co-educational secondary school (Year 9–13) in Western Heights, Rotorua, with 1,120 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 499 is above the national midpoint, meaning more of its students face socio-economic barriers, and the school receives extra funding to support them. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. Some classes are taught in te reo Māori. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1961.

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Western Heights High School

70 Old Quarry Road, Western Heights, Rotorua

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Year levels: Year 9–13
Roll size: Very large school
School website: whhs.school.nz

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Does Western Heights High School have an enrolment zone?: Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Western Heights High School teach?: Western Heights High School teaches Year 9–13.
What is Western Heights High School's Equity Index?: The listed EQI is 499. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?: The latest listed roll is 1,120 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?: The latest review date in the public data is September 2023.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language: Some students taught in te reo Māori
Opened: 1961
Principal: James Bracefield
Donation requests: Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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Western Heights High School offers the Cambridge (CAIE) pathway. NCEA tables alone don't capture this school's full academic offering. The full school report puts this pathway in context for your family.

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