Ōpoutere School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangamata, Waikato 3691 · Thames-Coromandel District
#89 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#920 of 1,559 nationally
About Ōpoutere School
Ōpoutere School is a state full primary located in Whangamata, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 117 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 89th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41%; pacific students 1.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Whangamata; Ōpoutere School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)459
- Roll size (10%)117
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.5%
- 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 Ōpoutere School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 459
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 117
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 41%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.7%
- 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 Ōpoutere School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōpoutere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hikuai School
Hikuai · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students · 9.1 km away
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students · 9.7 km away
Tairua School
Tairua · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students
Tahuna School
Tahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students
Glen Massey School
Glen Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Orini Combined School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students
Piopio Primary School
Piopio · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōpoutere School a good school?
Ōpoutere School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #89 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Ōpoutere School rank in Waikato?
Ōpoutere School ranks #89 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #920 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōpoutere School?
Ōpoutere School had 117 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Ōpoutere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōpoutere School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōpoutere School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ōpoutere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.