Otonga Road School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Springfield, Bay of Plenty 3015 · Rotorua District
#14 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#422 of 1,559 nationally
About Otonga Road School
Otonga Road School is a state contributing located in Springfield, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 521 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 14th of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.4%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0.4%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)415
- Roll size (10%)521
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.9%
- 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 Otonga Road School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 521
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Otonga Road School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otonga Road School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Rotorua · State teen parent unit
· 961 m away
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students · 1.6 km away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 1.7 km away
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 1.8 km away
Westbrook School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
491 students · 1.9 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 2.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 2.1 km away
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students · 2.1 km away
John Paul College
Utuhina · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,090 students · 2.1 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Whakarewarewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taumata School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
669 students
Lynmore Primary School
Lynmore · State contributing · Years 1–6
645 students
Ōhope Beach School
Ohope Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otonga Road School a good school?
Otonga Road School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Otonga Road School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otonga Road School ranks #14 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #422 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otonga Road School?
Otonga Road School had 521 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Otonga Road School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otonga Road School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otonga Road School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otonga Road School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.