Otahuhu College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otahuhu, Auckland 1640 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#77 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#258 of 486 nationally
About Otahuhu College
Otahuhu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Otahuhu, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,096 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 77th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (78th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.3%; pacific students 68.6%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Otahuhu; Otahuhu College ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)509
- Roll size (10%)1,096
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)24.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)65.9%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Otahuhu College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 509
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,096
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 24.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 65.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 68.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Otahuhu College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Otahuhu College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Otahuhu College has changed over time.
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Schools near Otahuhu College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students · 802 m away
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 1.0 km away
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students · 1.1 km away
McAuley High School
Otahuhu · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
757 students · 1.1 km away
Otahuhu School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
576 students · 1.1 km away
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students · 1.3 km away
De La Salle College
Mangere East · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
966 students · 1.3 km away
Wymondley Road School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 1.4 km away
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu · State special school
208 students · 1.5 km away
Papatoetoe Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
721 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Manurewa High School
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2,369 students
Kelston Girls' College
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584 students
Kelston Boys' High School
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TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
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Southern Cross Campus
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Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
332 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otahuhu College a good school?
Otahuhu College has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #77 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Otahuhu College rank in Auckland?
Otahuhu College ranks #77 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #258 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otahuhu College?
Otahuhu College had 1,096 students in 2026, a change of +25% over five years.
Is Otahuhu College a primary school or a secondary school?
Otahuhu College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otahuhu College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otahuhu College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.