Otaki College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ōtaki, Wellington 5542 · Kapiti Coast District
#44 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington
#393 of 486 nationally
About Otaki College
Otaki College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Ōtaki, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 422 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 44th of 46 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (49th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 54%; pacific students 10.2%; international students 0.9%.
There are 6 schools in Ōtaki; Otaki College ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)495
- Roll size (10%)422
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)60.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)32.4%
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 Otaki College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 495
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 422
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 60.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 32.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 54%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Otaki College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Otaki College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Otaki College has changed over time.
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Schools near Otaki College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 935 m away
Waitohu School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
240 students · 1.2 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
Ōtaki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 1.7 km away
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students · 1.9 km away
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 6.0 km away
Manakau School
Manakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 7.4 km away
Ohau School
Ohau · State full primary · Years 1–8
159 students · 14 km away
Waikanae School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
467 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otaki College a good school?
Otaki College has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #44 of 46 in Wellington. 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 Otaki College rank in Wellington?
Otaki College ranks #44 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington and #393 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otaki College?
Otaki College had 422 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Otaki College a primary school or a secondary school?
Otaki College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otaki College?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Otaki College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.