Otama School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otama, Southland 9773 · Gore District
About Otama School
Otama School is a state full primary located in Otama, in the Gore District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 17 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.8%; pacific students 0%; 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%)442
- Roll size (10%)17
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20%
- 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 Otama School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 17
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Otama School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otama School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Riversdale School
Riversdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
144 students
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otama School a good school?
Otama School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Otama School rank in Southland?
Otama School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Otama School?
Otama School had 17 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Otama School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otama School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otama School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Otama School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.