Otaki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ōtaki, Wellington 5512 · Kapiti Coast District
#159 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1345 of 1,559 nationally
About Otaki School
Otaki School is a state contributing located in Ōtaki, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 209 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 159th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (71th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 90.9%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Ōtaki; Otaki School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)528
- Roll size (10%)209
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.4%
- 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 Otaki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 528
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 209
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 90.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Otaki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otaki School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students · 836 m away
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students · 935 m away
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
Ōtaki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 967 m away
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students · 1.0 km away
Waitohu School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
240 students · 2.0 km away
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 6.3 km away
Manakau School
Manakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 7.7 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 contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otaki School a good school?
Otaki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #159 of 176 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 School rank in Wellington?
Otaki School ranks #159 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1345 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otaki School?
Otaki School had 209 students in 2026, a change of +22% over five years.
Is Otaki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otaki School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otaki School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Otaki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.