Ōtūmoetai College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty 3145 · Tauranga City
#4 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#134 of 486 nationally
About Ōtūmoetai College
Ōtūmoetai College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Tauranga Central, in the Tauranga City territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,999 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 4th of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (95th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (51th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.6%; pacific students 5.8%; international students 3.1%.
There are 2 schools in Tauranga Central; Ōtūmoetai College ranks 1st of 2 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%)451
- Roll size (10%)1,999
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)59%
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 Ōtūmoetai College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,999
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 59%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 22.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ōtūmoetai College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ōtūmoetai College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ōtūmoetai College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōtūmoetai College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Bellevue · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students · 317 m away
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Otumoetai · State intermediate · Years 7–8
957 students · 373 m away
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Otumoetai · State contributing · Years 1–6
582 students · 709 m away
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students · 1.4 km away
Matua School
Matua · State contributing · Years 1–6
544 students · 1.5 km away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students · 2.2 km away
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 2.2 km away
Pillans Point School
Pillans Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 2.6 km away
Bethlehem College
Bethlehem · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,108 students · 3.3 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,705 students
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,258 students
Papamoa College
Papamoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,883 students
Katikati College
Katikati · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
834 students
Tauranga Girls' College
Gate Pa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,439 students
Rotorua Lakes High School
Te Ngae · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
622 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōtūmoetai College a good school?
Ōtūmoetai College has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 Ōtūmoetai College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ōtūmoetai College ranks #4 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #134 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōtūmoetai College?
Ōtūmoetai College had 1,999 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Ōtūmoetai College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōtūmoetai College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōtūmoetai College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ōtūmoetai College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.