Otamarakau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Puke, Bay of Plenty 3186 · Western Bay of Plenty District
#62 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1121 of 1,559 nationally
About Otamarakau School
Otamarakau School is a state full primary located in Te Puke, in the Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 63 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 62nd of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (45th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 55.6%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Te Puke; Otamarakau School ranks 6th of 7 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%)63
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.7%
- 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 Otamarakau 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
- 63
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 55.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- 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 Otamarakau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otamarakau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pukehina School
Pukehina · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students · 4.1 km away
Pongakawa School
Pongakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students · 9.8 km away
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students · 14 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
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 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 Otamarakau School a good school?
Otamarakau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #62 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 Otamarakau School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otamarakau School ranks #62 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1121 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otamarakau School?
Otamarakau School had 63 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Otamarakau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otamarakau School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otamarakau School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Otamarakau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.