Ōtorohanga College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otorohanga, Waikato 3940 · Ōtorohanga District
#39 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#381 of 486 nationally
About Ōtorohanga College
Ōtorohanga College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Otorohanga, in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 359 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 39th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 46.5%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Otorohanga; Ōtorohanga College ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)515
- Roll size (10%)359
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)64.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)32.8%
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 Ōtorohanga College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 515
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 359
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 64.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 32.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 46.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- 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 Ōtorohanga College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ōtorohanga College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ōtorohanga College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōtorohanga College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 414 m away
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 931 m away
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 1.9 km away
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 6.5 km away
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 9.1 km away
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 12 km away
Ngutunui School
Puketotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 14 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
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194 students
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students
Forest View High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
425 students
Coromandel Area School
Coromandel · State composite · Years 1–13
209 students
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Enderley · State composite · Years 1–13
325 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōtorohanga College a good school?
Ōtorohanga College has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #39 of 58 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 Ōtorohanga College rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga College ranks #39 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #381 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōtorohanga College?
Ōtorohanga College had 359 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Ōtorohanga College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōtorohanga College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōtorohanga College?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Ōtorohanga College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.