Schools in Otara, Auckland (2026)
15 schools · 5,145 students · 14 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 520.
Otara, in Auckland, has 15 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 5,145 students. By level there are 7 contributing, 2 intermediate, 2 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite, 1 activity centre; by sector 14 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Otara's schools is 520, above the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
14 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School (34.9, lower 50% of intermediate schools nationally), followed by St John the Evangelist Catholic School (33.8, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Tangaroa College (32.2, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Tangaroa College (1,080 students), Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School (652 students), Flat Bush School (409 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Otara
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 135Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle SchoolOtara · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 323 students
- 234St John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolOtara · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 487 · 200 students
- 332Tangaroa CollegeOtara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 521 · 1,080 students
- 431Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior SchoolOtara · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 525 · 652 students
- 528Bairds Mainfreight Primary SchoolOtara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 511 · 343 students
- 626Flat Bush SchoolOtara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 520 · 409 students
- 726Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)Otara · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 384 students
- 826Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Junior SchoolOtara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 517 · 361 students
- 926Yendarra SchoolOtara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 512 · 231 students
- 1026Dawson SchoolOtara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 515 · 291 students
- 1124Mayfield School (Auckland)Otara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 520 · 301 students
- 1222Wymondley Road SchoolOtara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 147 students
- 1320Kia Aroha CampusOtara · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 539 · 326 students
- 1420TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki ŌtaraOtara · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 97 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School Otara · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 34.9 Lower 50% | 523 | 323 |
| 2 | St John the Evangelist Catholic School Otara · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 33.8 Lower 50% | 487 | 200 |
| 3 | Tangaroa College Otara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 32.2 Lower 50% | 521 | 1,080 |
| 4 | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School Otara · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 31.3 Lower 50% | 525 | 652 |
| 5 | Bairds Mainfreight Primary School Otara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.6 Lower 50% | 511 | 343 |
| 6 | Flat Bush School Otara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.4 Lower 50% | 520 | 409 |
| 7 | Ferguson Intermediate (Otara) Otara · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 26.3 Lower 50% | 519 | 384 |
| 8 | Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Junior School Otara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.3 Lower 50% | 517 | 361 |
| 9 | Yendarra School Otara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.1 Lower 50% | 512 | 231 |
| 10 | Dawson School Otara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 25.7 Lower 50% | 515 | 291 |
| 11 | Mayfield School (Auckland) Otara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 24.4 Lower 50% | 520 | 301 |
| 12 | Wymondley Road School Otara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.0 Lower 50% | 523 | 147 |
| 13 | Kia Aroha Campus Otara · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.3 Lower 50% | 539 | 326 |
| 14 | TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara Otara · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 19.7 Lower 50% | 542 | 97 |
Other schools in Otara
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 Otara side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Otara?
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Otara with a Success Index (NZ) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Otara?
Otara has 15 schools (2 intermediate, 2 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 7 contributing, 1 composite, 1 activity centre) educating 5,145 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Otara?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Otara is 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.