Otautau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otautau, Southland 9610 · Southland District
#34 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#1037 of 1,559 nationally
About Otautau School
Otautau School is a state full primary located in Otautau, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 132 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 34th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (46th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.6%; pacific students 1.5%; 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%)461
- Roll size (10%)132
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.2%
- 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 Otautau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 132
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- 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 Otautau School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Otautau 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).
Wallacetown School
Wallacetown · State contributing · Years 1–6
77 students
Gorge Road School
Invercargill · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Tokanui School
Tokanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Lumsden School
Lumsden · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otautau School a good school?
Otautau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 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 Otautau School rank in Southland?
Otautau School ranks #34 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #1037 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otautau School?
Otautau School had 132 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Otautau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otautau School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otautau School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Otautau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.