Rotorua Lakes High School

Te Ngae

Rotorua Lakes High School is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on Porikapa Road, Te Ngae.

With a roll size of around 710 students. Gwyneth Cooper is the principal .

They provide support for international students to enrol at Rotorua Lakes High School. If you're looking for a New Zealand Education you can visit their website or phone them Phone: +64 XXXXX click (The current time in New Zealand is 9:32 PM).

Rotorua Lakes High School

Welcome to Rotorua Lakes High School, a vibrant educational institution nestled in the heart of Rotorua, New Zealand. Situated at Porikapa Road, Te Ngae, this school is not only an academic hub but also serves as a community cornerstone for families residing within and around its vicinity.

Enrolment Process

At Rotorua Lakes High School, we understand the importance of making education accessible. Our enrolment process is designed to be straightforward yet comprehensive, ensuring every student receives a warm welcome and seamless integration into our school community.

  • Application Submission: Prospective students or parents can apply online through the New Zealand education system's portal. The application must be submitted before the start of each academic year, with a deadline typically set in advance for interested parties.
  • Interview and Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may undergo an interview or assessment to gauge their readiness for high school education. These are conducted by our dedicated admissions team, who prioritize a holistic approach in evaluating each applicant.
  • Health and Immunization Requirements: All enrolling students must meet the necessary health standards, including up-to-date immunizations. A medical form is required to be filled out as part of the application process.
  • Orientation Day: Newly admitted students will attend an orientation day where they'll get acquainted with their classms, teachers, and school facilities before commencing classes on a regular basis.

Principal & Leadership at Rotorua Lakes High School

Our Principal: The principal of Rotorua Lakes High School is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes learning, growth, and inclusivity. Under their leadership, the school has seen remarkable progress in student achievement and community engagement.

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Physical Address:

Porikapa Road
Te Ngae
Rotorua

Phone: 073 XXXXX click

Email: rotorualakes.school.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 7002
Te Ngae
Rotorua 3042

Upcoming Events at Rotorua Lakes High School

Event Date Details
Wednesday 29/04/2026 WNS - Electorial Commission - P3
Monday 4/05/2026 - Friday 8/05/2026 Absolute Dental School Visit
Monday 4/05/2026 - Tuesday 5/05/2026 Grease Rehearsals - all day
Tuesday 5/05/2026 Board Meeting
Tuesday 5/05/2026 Nga Manu Korero
Friday 8/05/2026 GREASE VIP + Opening Night
Saturday 9/05/2026 Show -Grease - 7pm
Sunday 10/05/2026 Show - Grease - 2pm
Tuesday 12/05/2026 - Saturday 16/05/2026 Show - Grease - 7pm
Tuesday 12/05/2026 - Friday 15/05/2026 Schools Visiting - Grease -10am
Saturday 16/05/2026 Final Night - Grease
Sunday 17/05/2026 EOTC Hillary Challenge
Wednesday 20/05/2026 WNS Financial Advisors in School
Tuesday 9/06/2026 Junior Scholarship workshop
P1,2 +3
Thursday 11/06/2026 - Wednesday 1/07/2026 EPro8 - Reg,Semi,Grand
Tuesday 23/06/2026 Parent Interviews 4-6
Aud
Wednesday 24/06/2026 Parent Interviews 3.30-6
School close 3pm
Thursday 30/07/2026 - Friday 31/07/2026 Health & Safety Course
Monday 3/08/2026 - Friday 7/08/2026 Absolute Dental School Visit
Monday 10/08/2026 Loves me Not - Staff only Training P1,2+3
Tuesday 11/08/2026 Loves Me Not Y12 Students
Nh/Bm/Hd/Ch/Go - teachers
Thursday 20/08/2026 EOTC Shadow Tech
Monday 31/08/2026 - Friday 4/09/2026 Winter Tournament Week
Tuesday 27/10/2026 - Friday 30/10/2026 Absolute Dental School Visit

Rotorua Lakes High School Daily Notices

EPro8

Thursday 23/04/2026 - Friday 24/04/2026

EPro8, you MUST attend your training in A6 at lunchtime. Failure to attend will affect your team.Senior EPro8 – every MondayJunior EPro8 – every TuesdayIf you are unable to attend, please let Mrs Tolentino know ASAP so I can organise another day. The competition is in June.


Debating

Tuesday 28/04/2026 - Thursday 30/04/2026

Meet for a debate in A20, bring your lunch.


All ENI Class 11, 12, 13, 14

Tuesday 28/04/2026 - Thursday 30/04/2026

All ENI Classes (Engineering) for Wednesday and Thursday this week go to A21 for theory lessons. WS


Girls Football

Wednesday 29/04/2026

Please meet in A17 at interval to talk about tonights game

You need to meet at the top of school at 3:20 ready to go - preferably changed if possible.


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Rotorua Lakes High School Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Rotorua Lakes High School offers to their students for 2026/2027.

Year 9 Art (9ART)
Year 9 Performing Arts (9PAR)
Year 9 Music (9MUS)
Year 10 Art (10ART)
Year 10 Performing Arts (10PAR)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
NCEA Level 1 Drama (11DRA)
NCEA Level 1 Music (11MUS)
NCEA Level 2 Art Painting (12ART)
NCEA Level 2 Design (12DES)
NCEA Level 2 Drama (12DRA)
NCEA Level 2 Music (12MUS)
NCEA Level 3 Drama (13DRA)
NCEA Level 3 Music (13MUS)
NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standard English (11ENG)
NCEA Level 1 Literacy English (11ENL)
NCEA Level 2 Achievement Standard English (12ENG)
NCEA Level 2 English Through the Lens (12ENV)
NCEA Level 3 English (13ENG)
NCEA Level 1 Combined Science (11SCC)
NCEA Level 1 Science (11SCI)
NCEA Level 2 Biology (12BIO)
NCEA Level 2 Chemistry (12CHE)
NCEA Level 2 Physics (12PHY)
NCEA Level 3 Biology (13BIO)
NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (13CHE)
NCEA Level 3 Physics (13PHY)
Year 10 Digital Design Technology (10DGT)
Year 9 Te Reo Maori (9MAO)
Year 9 Te Reo Rumaki (9TRM)
Year 10 Te Reo Maori (Half Year Course) (10MAO)
Year 10 Te Reo Maori (Full Year) (10TRM)
NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Maori (11TRM)
NCEA Level 2 Te Waharoa (12TEW)
NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Maori (12TRM)
NCEA Level 3 Te Waharoa (13TEW)
NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Maori (13TRM)
Year 9 Design & Visual Communication (9DVC)
Year 9 Food Technology (9FNT)
Year 9 Materials Technology Hard (9MTH)
Year 9 Textiles, Fashion and Design (9TFD)
Year 10 Computer Aided Design (10CAD)
Year 10 Design & Visual Communication (10DVC)
Year 10 Food & Nutrition Technology (10FNT)
Year 10 Materials Technology Hard (10MTH)
Year 10 Textiles, Fashion and Design (10TFD)
NCEA Level 1 Carpentry (11CRP)
NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology (11DGT)
NCEA Level 1 Design and Visual Communication (11DVC)
NCEA Level 1 Commerce (11COM)
NCEA Level 1 Engineering (11ENI)
NCEA Level 1 Food Technology (11FNT)
NCEA Level 1 IT Academy (11ITA)
NCEA Level 1 Mixed Media and Photography (11MMP)
NCEA Level 1 Product Design (11PRD)
NCEA Level 1 Textiles, Fashion and Design (11TFD)
NCEA Level 2 Accounting (12ACC)
NCEA Level 2 Carpentry (12CRP)
NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology (12DGT)
NCEA Level 2 Design and Visual Communication (12DVC)
NCEA Level 2 Economics (12ECO)
NCEA Level 2 Engineering (12ENI)
NCEA Level 2 Hospitality (12HOF)
NCEA Level 2 IT Academy (12ITA)
NCEA Level 2 Photography (12PHO)
NCEA Level 2 Product Design (12PRD)
NCEA Level 2 Textiles, Fashion and Design (12TFD)
NCEA Level 3 Accounting (13ACC)
NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology (13DGT)
NCEA Level 3 Design and Visual Communication (13DVC)
NCEA Level 3 Economics (13ECO)
NCEA Level 3 Engineering (13ENI)
NCEA Level 3 Carpentry (13CRP)
NCEA Level 3 Hospitality (13HOF)
NCEA Level 3 IT Academy (13ITA)
NCEA Level 3 Photography (13PHO)
NCEA Level 3 Product Design (13PRD)
NCEA Level 3 Textiles, Fashion and Design (13TFD)
NCEA Level 1 NZ Primary Industries Trade Academy (11NZTA)
NCEA Level 2 NZ Primary Industries Trade Academy (12NZTA)
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics (11MAT)
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics (12MAT)
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics & Calculus (12MSC)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics With Calculus (13MAC)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics With Statistics (13MAS)
Year 10 Business Studies (10BUS)
NCEA Level 1 Geography (11GEO)
NCEA Level 1 History (11HIS)
NCEA Level 1 Legal Studies (11LST)
NCEA Level 2 Geography (12GEO)
NCEA Level 2 History (12HIS)
NCEA Level 2 Tourism (12TOU)
NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies (13CLS)
NCEA Level 3 Geography (13GEO)
NCEA Level 3 History (13HIS)
NCEA Level 3 Tourism (13TOU)
Year 9 Advanced Physical Education (9APE)
Year 10 Advanced Physical Education (10APE)
NCEA Level 1 Applied Outdoor Education (11AOE)
NCEA Level 1 Health (11HED)
NCEA Level 1 Sport Science (11SPS)
NCEA Level 2 Applied Outdoor Education (12AOE)
NCEA Level 2 Health (12HED)
NCEA Level 2 Practical PE (12PPE)
NCEA Level 2 Sport Science (12SPS)
NCEA Level 3 Applied Outdoor Education (13AOE)
NCEA Level 3 Health (13HED)
NCEA Level 3 Sport Science (13SPS)
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics and Calculus (11MSC)
NCEA Level 1 English Language (ESOL) (ESOL11)
NCEA Level 2 English Language (ESOL) (ESOLL2)
NCEA Level 2 Legal Studies (12LST)
NCEA Level 3 English Language (ESOL) (ESOLL3)
NCEA Level 2 Science (12SCI)
NECA Level 3 Science (13SCI)
NCEA Level 2 Childcare (12CHC)
NCEA Level 1 Visual Arts Paint and Print (11ART)
NCEA Level 3 Art Painting (13ART)
NCEA Level 3 Legal Studies (13LST)
NCEA Level 3 Design (13DES)
Year 9 Financial Literacy (9FIN)
NCEA Level 3 Practical PE (13PPE)
NCEA Level 1 Practical PE (11PPE)
Year 9 Programmable Electronics (9PEL)
NCEA Level 1 Dance (11DAN)
NCEA Level 2 Dance (12DAN)
NCEA Level 3 Dance (13DAN)
Year 10 Programmable Electronics (10PEL)
NCEA Level 3 Childcare (13CHC)
Year 10 Digital Art and Design (10DES)
Year 9 Digital Literacy (9DGL)
Year 10 Financial Literacy (10FIN)
Year 9 Digital Art and Design (9DES)
NCEA Level 1 Te Ao Haka (11TAH)
NCEA Level 3 Te Ao Haka (13TAH)
NCEA Level 2 Te Ao Haka (12TAH)
Year 9 Te Ao Haka (9TAH)
Year 10 Te Ao Haka (10TAH)
Special Programme (13SPE)
NCEA Level 1 Formlab (11FLB)
NCEA Level Two English Communication Skills (12ENC)
Year 12 TRM for Year 11 Students (12TRM411)
Level 1 Senior Pathways Programme (11SPP)
Level 2 Senior Pathways Programme (12SPP)

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