Otaika Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otaika Valley, Northland 0170 · Whangarei District
#32 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1112 of 1,559 nationally
About Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley School is a state full primary located in Otaika Valley, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 160 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (43th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 35%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)470
- Roll size (10%)160
- 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 Otaika Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 160
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 35%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- 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 Otaika Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otaika Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
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109 students · 2.7 km away
Manaia View School
Raumanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
190 students · 4.6 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
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· 5.0 km away
Pompallier Catholic College
Maunu · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
646 students · 5.2 km away
Maunu School
Maunu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 5.3 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 5.7 km away
Morningside School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students · 6.1 km away
Raurimu Avenue School
Onerahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 6.2 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · State special school
185 students · 6.4 km away
Renew School
Morningside · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
197 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paparoa School
Paparoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
47 students
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students
Oruaiti School
Oruaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
170 students
Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Russell · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Waiotira School
Waiotira · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students
Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
164 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otaika Valley School a good school?
Otaika Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 of 72 in Northland. 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 Otaika Valley School rank in Northland?
Otaika Valley School ranks #32 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1112 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otaika Valley School?
Otaika Valley School had 160 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Otaika Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otaika Valley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otaika Valley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otaika Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.