Schools in Opotiki, Bay of Plenty (2026)
11 schools · 1,560 students · 10 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 533.
Opotiki, in Bay of Plenty, has 11 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,560 students. By level there are 9 full primary, 1 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 10 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Opotiki'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.
9 of the 11 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).
Ranked schools in Opotiki
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
- 522Te Kura o ŌmarumutuOpotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 70 students
- 621Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-ApanuiOpotiki · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 192 students
- 718Te Kura o WaiowekaOpotiki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 533 · 68 students
- 814Opotiki CollegeOpotiki · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 541 · 330 students
- 913Ashbrook 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 o Ōmarumutu Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 21.6 Lower 50% | 519 | 70 |
| 6 | Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui Opotiki · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.6 Lower 50% | 542 | 192 |
| 7 | Te Kura o Waioweka Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 17.8 Lower 50% | 533 | 68 |
| 8 | Opotiki College Opotiki · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 13.5 Lower 50% | 541 | 330 |
| 9 | Ashbrook School Opotiki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 12.9 Lower 50% | 563 | 66 |
Other schools in Opotiki
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 Opotiki side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Opotiki?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki) is the highest-ranked school in Opotiki 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 Opotiki?
Opotiki has 11 schools (9 full primary, 1 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,560 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Opotiki?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Opotiki is 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.