Schools in Ōtaki, Wellington (2026)
6 schools · 1,193 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 504.
Ranked schools in Ōtaki
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 142TKKM o Te RitoŌtaki · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 98 students
- 234Waitohu SchoolŌtaki · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 240 students
- 331Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua ManoŌtaki · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 504 · 203 students
- 429Otaki SchoolŌtaki · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 528 · 209 students
- 527Otaki CollegeŌtaki · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 495 · 422 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TKKM o Te Rito Ōtaki · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 41.5 Lower 50% | 486 | 98 |
| 2 | Waitohu School Ōtaki · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.4 Lower 50% | 486 | 240 |
| 3 | Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano Ōtaki · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 30.5 Lower 50% | 504 | 203 |
| 4 | Otaki School Ōtaki · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 29.1 Lower 50% | 528 | 209 |
| 5 | Otaki College Ōtaki · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 26.6 Lower 50% | 495 | 422 |
Other schools in Ōtaki
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ōtaki?
TKKM o Te Rito is the highest-ranked school in Ōtaki with a Success Index (NZ) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Ōtaki?
Ōtaki has 6 schools (2 composite, 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 full primary) educating 1,193 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Ōtaki?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Ōtaki is 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.