Otamatea High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maungaturoto, Northland 0547 · Kaipara District
#6 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland
#262 of 486 nationally
About Otamatea High School
Otamatea High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Maungaturoto, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 566 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 6th of 37 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 34.8%; pacific students 4.9%; international students 0.2%.
There are 3 schools in Maungaturoto; Otamatea High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)480
- Roll size (10%)566
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)54.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.7%
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 Otamatea High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 480
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 566
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 54.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 34.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Otamatea High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Otamatea High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Otamatea High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otamatea High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otamatea Christian School
Maungaturoto · Private composite · Years 1–13
50 students · 1.1 km away
Maungaturoto School
Maungaturoto · State contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 1.4 km away
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 8.7 km away
Paparoa School
Paparoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
47 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bream Bay College
Ruakaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
617 students
Tauraroa Area School
Maungakaramea · State composite · Years 1–13
425 students
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students
Whangārei Girls' High School
Regent · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,496 students
Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,632 students
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otamatea High School a good school?
Otamatea High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 of 37 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 Otamatea High School rank in Northland?
Otamatea High School ranks #6 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland and #262 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otamatea High School?
Otamatea High School had 566 students in 2026, a change of +55% over five years.
Is Otamatea High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otamatea High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otamatea High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Otamatea High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.