Opotiki College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opotiki, Bay of Plenty 3162 · Ōpōtiki District
#33 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#473 of 486 nationally
About Opotiki College
Opotiki College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Opotiki, in the Ōpōtiki District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 330 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 13.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (39th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 95.5%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Opotiki; Opotiki College ranks 10th of 11 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%)541
- Roll size (10%)330
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)59.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)47.4%
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 Opotiki College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 541
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 330
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 59.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 47.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 95.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 Opotiki College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Opotiki College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Opotiki College has changed over time.
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Schools near Opotiki College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Opotiki School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students · 513 m away
Ashbrook School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students · 526 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students · 1.2 km away
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students · 3.6 km away
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 7.8 km away
Waiotahe Valley School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 8.5 km away
Te Kura o Ōmarumutu
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 10 km away
Kutarere School
Kutarere · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Kawerau · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Te Kura Toitu o Te Whaiti-nui-a-Toi
Te Whaiti · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
16 students
Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui
Opotiki · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students
TKKM o Huiarau
Ruatahuna · State composite · Years 1–13
57 students
Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau
Waiohau · State composite · Years 1–13
86 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Opotiki College a good school?
Opotiki College has a Success Index (NZ) of 13.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 of 34 in Bay of Plenty. 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 Opotiki College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Opotiki College ranks #33 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #473 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Opotiki College?
Opotiki College had 330 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Opotiki College a primary school or a secondary school?
Opotiki College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Opotiki College?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Opotiki College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.