St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otorohanga, Waikato 3900 · Ōtorohanga District
About St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is a state integrated 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 28 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 35.7%; pacific students 21.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Otorohanga; St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) ranks 3rd 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%)488
- Roll size (10%)28
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.6%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 488
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 28
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 35.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.4%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students · 414 m away
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 849 m away
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 1.5 km away
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 6.3 km away
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students · 8.6 km away
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 12 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 14 km away
Ngutunui School
Puketotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.6 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) rank in Waikato?
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) had 28 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.