The man charged with the murder of a woman found dead on Rotorua school grounds has been remanded in custody without plea.

The 19-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at the Rotorua District Court via audio visual link on one charge of murdering Lynace Parakuka, 22.

Police successfully requested his name be suppressed, citing the "safety of the defendant" and the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Throughout the five minute hearing the man kept his head bowed.

He was remanded in custody to reappear at the High Court in Rotorua on October 5.

Parakura was found dead in the grounds of St Michael's School late on Friday, September 7.

Police say the man was known to the 22-year-old but declined to comment further on their relationship.

-Stuff/Benn Bathgate.