Oturu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaitaia, Northland 0482 · Far North District
#71 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1555 of 1,559 nationally
About Oturu School
Oturu School is a state full primary located in Kaitaia, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 126 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 13.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 71st of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 96.8%; pacific students 8.7%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Kaitaia; Oturu School ranks 8th of 8 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%)569
- Roll size (10%)126
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.4%
- 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 Oturu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 569
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 126
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 96.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.7%
- 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 Oturu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Oturu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students · 2.6 km away
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students · 2.8 km away
Kaitaia School
Kaitaia · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students · 2.9 km away
TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students · 3.0 km away
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students · 3.3 km away
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students · 4.0 km away
TKKM o Pukemiro
Kaitaia · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students · 4.1 km away
Awanui School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 6.6 km away
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 7.5 km away
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
Raurimu Avenue School
Onerahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
Horeke School
Okaihau · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students
Manaia View School
Raumanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
190 students
Kaihu Valley School
Dargaville · State full primary · Years 1–8
11 students
Pakotai School
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oturu School a good school?
Oturu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 13.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #71 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 Oturu School rank in Northland?
Oturu School ranks #71 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1555 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Oturu School?
Oturu School had 126 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Oturu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Oturu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Oturu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oturu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.