Ōtorohanga School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otorohanga, Waikato 3940 · Ōtorohanga District
#168 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1496 of 1,559 nationally
About Ōtorohanga School
Ōtorohanga 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 108 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 168th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (61th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 70.4%; pacific students 11.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Otorohanga; Ōtorohanga School ranks 5th 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%)538
- Roll size (10%)108
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)63.6%
- 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 Ōtorohanga School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 538
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 108
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 63.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 70.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.1%
- 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 School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōtorohanga School
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 · 1.5 km away
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students · 1.9 km away
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 1.9 km away
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 5.4 km away
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 7.1 km away
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 13 km away
Maihiihi School
Maihiihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 14 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōtorohanga School a good school?
Ōtorohanga School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #168 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 Ōtorohanga School rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga School ranks #168 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1496 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōtorohanga School?
Ōtorohanga School had 108 students in 2026, a change of +64% over five years.
Is Ōtorohanga School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōtorohanga School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōtorohanga School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Ōtorohanga School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.