Otahuhu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otahuhu, Auckland 1640 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#265 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#921 of 1,559 nationally
About Otahuhu School
Otahuhu School is a state contributing located in Otahuhu, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 576 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 265th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.3%; pacific students 67.9%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Otahuhu; Otahuhu School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)490
- Roll size (10%)576
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 576
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 67.9%
- 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 School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otahuhu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu · State special school
208 students · 429 m away
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students · 434 m away
McAuley High School
Otahuhu · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
757 students · 705 m away
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students · 753 m away
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
377 students · 927 m away
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 1.1 km away
Otahuhu College
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,096 students · 1.1 km away
Wymondley Road School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 1.7 km away
King's College
Otahuhu · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,238 students · 1.9 km away
Sutton Park School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
552 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Lincoln Heights School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
576 students
Greenmeadows Intermediate
Manurewa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
343 students
Royal Road School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
Hay Park School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
157 students
Jean Batten School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otahuhu School a good school?
Otahuhu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #265 of 390 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 School rank in Auckland?
Otahuhu School ranks #265 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #921 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otahuhu School?
Otahuhu School had 576 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Otahuhu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otahuhu School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otahuhu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otahuhu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.