Rototuna Primary School opened in January 2003. It was the first public school to be opened in the growing suburb of North East Hamilton. It caters to primary-aged children from year 1 to 6. 

The school opened with two hubs, Rata and Kowhai, 6 teachers and 102 students.  

There were six classrooms for Year 0/1, Year 1, Year 2/3, Year 2/3, Year 4/5,  and Year 6.  

The children were taught maths, English (reading, writing, oral and visual language), science, social studies, health and PE, and the arts (music, visual art, dance, and drama).

Five Hamilton North residents were selected for school opening. The board members are (in alphabetical order):

• Megan Campbell

• Shirley McKay

• Ngahuia Nuri

• Mike Slack

• Kim Wisnewski-Smith