Otorohanga South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otorohanga, Waikato 3900 · Ōtorohanga District
#131 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1168 of 1,559 nationally
About Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga South 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 331 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 131st of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 48.3%; pacific students 5.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Otorohanga; Otorohanga South School ranks 1st 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%)481
- Roll size (10%)331
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.1%
- 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 Otorohanga South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 331
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 48.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.1%
- 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 Otorohanga South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otorohanga South 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 · 849 m away
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 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 · 7.0 km away
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 8.8 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 · 15 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).
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Ruawaro Combined School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Arohena School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otorohanga South School a good school?
Otorohanga South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #131 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 Otorohanga South School rank in Waikato?
Otorohanga South School ranks #131 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1168 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otorohanga South School?
Otorohanga South School had 331 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Otorohanga South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otorohanga South School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otorohanga South School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Otorohanga South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.