Otatara School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otatara, Southland 9879 · Invercargill City
#4 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#468 of 1,559 nationally
About Otatara School
Otatara School is a state contributing school located in Otatara, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 247 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 4th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.9%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)412
- Roll size (10%)247
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.6%
- 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 Otatara School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 412
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 247
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- 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 Otatara School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otatara School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students · 5.0 km away
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students · 5.2 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 5.6 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill · State activity centre
· 5.6 km away
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 5.7 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students · 5.9 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Strathern · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 6.1 km away
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 6.4 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students · 6.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Myross Bush School
Myross Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students
Waikaia School
Waikaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Balfour School
Balfour · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students
Dipton School
Dipton · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otatara School a good school?
Otatara School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 of 48 in Southland. 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 Otatara School rank in Southland?
Otatara School ranks #4 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #468 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otatara School?
Otatara School had 247 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Otatara School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otatara School is classified as a contributing school covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otatara School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otatara School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.