Waiotahe Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opotiki, Bay of Plenty 3198 · Ōpōtiki District
#77 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty
#1323 of 1,559 nationally
About Waiotahe Valley School
Waiotahe Valley School is a state full primary located in Opotiki, in the Ōpōtiki District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 109 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 77th of 101 ranked full primary schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (61th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 67.9%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Opotiki; Waiotahe Valley School ranks 3rd of 11 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%)505
- Roll size (10%)109
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.5%
- 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 Waiotahe Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 109
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 67.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 Waiotahe Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waiotahe Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kutarere School
Kutarere · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students · 4.4 km away
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students · 6.3 km away
Opotiki School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students · 8.3 km away
Opotiki College
Opotiki · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
330 students · 8.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students · 8.6 km away
Ashbrook School
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students · 9.0 km away
Te Kura o Waioweka
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 11 km away
Nukuhou North School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students · 13 km away
Ōhope Beach School
Ohope Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rotorua Intermediate
Rotorua · State intermediate · Years 7–8
654 students
Gate Pa School
Gate Pa · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Greerton · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Te Kura o Matapihi
Matapihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Te Kura o Manunui
Brookfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waiotahe Valley School a good school?
Waiotahe Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #77 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 Waiotahe Valley School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Waiotahe Valley School ranks #77 of 101 full primary schools in Bay of Plenty and #1323 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waiotahe Valley School?
Waiotahe Valley School had 109 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Waiotahe Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiotahe Valley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waiotahe Valley School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Waiotahe Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.