Otakiri School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 3193 · Whakatane District
#50 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1010 of 1,559 nationally
About Otakiri School
Otakiri School is a state full primary located in Whakatane, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 154 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 50th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.8%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Whakatane; Otakiri School ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)466
- Roll size (10%)154
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Otakiri School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 466
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 154
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 44.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Otakiri School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otakiri School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 6.0 km away
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Edgecumbe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
127 students · 6.0 km away
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 6.1 km away
Matata School
Matata · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 10 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
Matata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
36 students · 11 km away
Thornton School
Thornton · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 11 km away
Awakeri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
343 students · 12 km away
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Kawerau · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students · 12 km away
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students · 12 km away
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Kawerau · State teen parent unit
· 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Puna School
Te Puna · State full primary · Years 1–8
261 students
Otamarakau School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Maungatapu School
Maungatapu-Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otakiri School a good school?
Otakiri School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 of 101 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 Otakiri School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otakiri School ranks #50 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1010 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otakiri School?
Otakiri School had 154 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Otakiri School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otakiri School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otakiri School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otakiri School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.