Owhata School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Owhata, Bay of Plenty 3010 · Rotorua District
#93 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#1513 of 1,559 nationally
About Owhata School
Owhata School is a state contributing located in Owhata, in the Rotorua District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 234 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 19.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 93rd of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll size (57th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 88.9%; pacific students 11.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Owhata; Owhata School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)536
- Roll size (10%)234
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.7%
- 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 Owhata School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 536
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 234
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 88.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.1%
- 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 Owhata School has changed over time.
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Schools near Owhata School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mokoia Intermediate
Owhata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 127 m away
Rotorua Lakes High School
Te Ngae · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
622 students · 356 m away
Lynmore Primary School
Lynmore · State contributing · Years 1–6
645 students · 1.4 km away
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Hannahs Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
106 students · 2.0 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Whakarewarewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
128 students · 3.7 km away
Rotokawa School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 3.8 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 4.2 km away
Rotorua School
Rotorua Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
400 students · 4.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Glenholme · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
463 students · 4.5 km away
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Kawerau South School
Kawerau · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Kutarere School
Kutarere · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Maketu School
Maketu · State contributing · Years 1–6
45 students
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
TKKM o Te Matai
Waitangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Owhata School a good school?
Owhata School has a Success Index (NZ) of 19.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #93 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 Owhata School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Owhata School ranks #93 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #1513 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Owhata School?
Owhata School had 234 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Owhata School a primary school or a secondary school?
Owhata School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Owhata School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Owhata School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.