Otaua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiuku, Waikato 2682 · Waikato District
#57 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#684 of 1,559 nationally
About Otaua School
Otaua School is a state full primary school located in Waiuku, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 230 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 57th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (73th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.2%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waiuku; Otaua School ranks 1st 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%)450
- Roll size (10%)230
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.9%
- 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 Otaua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 230
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Otaua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otaua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waiuku Primary School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 5.5 km away
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students · 6.1 km away
Waiuku College
Waiuku · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
986 students · 6.3 km away
View Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students · 6.8 km away
Sandspit Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 7.5 km away
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 7.7 km away
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students · 9.2 km away
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Port Waikato · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 9.7 km away
Glenbrook School
Glenbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students · 11 km away
TKKM o Waiuku
Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Waerenga School
Te Kauwhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otaua School a good school?
Otaua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #57 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 Otaua School rank in Waikato?
Otaua School ranks #57 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #684 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otaua School?
Otaua School had 230 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Otaua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otaua School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otaua School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otaua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.