Schools in Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (2026)
13 schools · 1,661 students · 12 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 533.
Ōpōtiki District, in Bay of Plenty, has 13 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,661 students. By level there are 10 full primary, 2 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 12 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Ōpōtiki District's schools is 533, above the Bay of Plenty median of 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
10 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) (40.8, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Woodlands School (Opotiki) (31.3, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Waiotahe Valley School (30.3, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Opotiki College (330 students), Opotiki School (326 students), Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui (192 students).
Schools are spread across 3 suburbs or towns, with the most in Opotiki (11), Cape Runaway (1), Kutarere (1).
Ranked schools in Ōpōtiki District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 141St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)Opotiki · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 153 students
- 231Woodlands School (Opotiki)Opotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 179 students
- 330Waiotahe Valley SchoolOpotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 109 students
- 429Opotiki SchoolOpotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 555 · 326 students
- 525Te Kura Mana Māori o WhangaparaoaCape Runaway · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 85 students
- 622Te Kura o ŌmarumutuOpotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 70 students
- 721Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-ApanuiOpotiki · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 192 students
- 818Te Kura o WaiowekaOpotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 533 · 68 students
- 914Opotiki CollegeOpotiki · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 541 · 330 students
- 1013Ashbrook SchoolOpotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 563 · 66 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 40.8 Lower 50% | 467 | 153 |
| 2 | Woodlands School (Opotiki) Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 31.3 Lower 50% | 516 | 179 |
| 3 | Waiotahe Valley School Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 30.3 Lower 50% | 505 | 109 |
| 4 | Opotiki School Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 28.5 Lower 50% | 555 | 326 |
| 5 | Te Kura Mana Māori o Whangaparaoa Cape Runaway · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 24.7 Lower 50% | 519 | 85 |
| 6 | Te Kura o Ōmarumutu Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 21.6 Lower 50% | 519 | 70 |
| 7 | Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui Opotiki · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.6 Lower 50% | 542 | 192 |
| 8 | Te Kura o Waioweka Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 17.8 Lower 50% | 533 | 68 |
| 9 | Opotiki College Opotiki · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 13.5 Lower 50% | 541 | 330 |
| 10 | Ashbrook School Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 12.9 Lower 50% | 563 | 66 |
Other schools in Ōpōtiki District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Ōpōtiki District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Ōpōtiki District
Other places in Bay of Plenty
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- Whakatane(10)
- Rotorua(9)
- Te Puke(7)
- Tauranga(5)
- Papamoa(5)
- Mount Maunganui(5)
- Kawerau(5)
- Bethlehem(4)
- Pyes Pa(4)
- Welcome Bay(4)
- Rotorua Central(3)
- Glenholme(3)
- Western Heights(3)
- Katikati(3)
- Papamoa Beach(2)
- Matata(2)
- Gate Pa(2)
- Ruatoki(2)
- Tauranga Central(2)
- Edgecumbe(2)
- Hillcrest(2)
- Murupara(2)
- Kopeopeo(2)
- Thornton(2)
- Whakamarama(2)
- Pukehangi(2)
- Ruatahuna(2)
- Greerton(2)
- Owhata(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ōpōtiki District?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) is the highest-ranked school in Ōpōtiki District with a Success Index (NZ) of 40.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Ōpōtiki District?
Ōpōtiki District has 13 schools (10 full primary, 2 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,661 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Ōpōtiki District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Ōpōtiki District is 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.