Ōtewā School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otorohanga, Waikato 3975 · Ōtorohanga District
About Ōtewā School
Ōtewā School is a state full primary located in Otorohanga, in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 56 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.7%; pacific students 5.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Otorohanga; Ōtewā School ranks 2nd of 5 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%)483
- Roll size (10%)56
- 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 Ōtewā School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 483
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 56
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.4%
- 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 Ōtewā School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōtewā School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 7.1 km away
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 7.5 km away
Maihiihi School
Maihiihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 8.6 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 8.6 km away
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 8.8 km away
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students · 9.1 km away
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 13 km away
Korakonui School
Korakonui · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ohinewai School
Ohinewai · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōtewā School a good school?
Ōtewā School has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 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 Ōtewā School rank in Waikato?
Ōtewā School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ōtewā School?
Ōtewā School had 56 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Ōtewā School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōtewā School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōtewā School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Ōtewā School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.