St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ōtaki, Wellington 5512 · Kapiti Coast District
About St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) is a state integrated full primary located in Ōtaki, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 21 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 11.3 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 equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 95.2%; pacific students 33.3%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Ōtaki; St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) ranks 6th of 6 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%)562
- Roll size (10%)21
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-55.2%
- 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 Peter Chanel School (Otaki) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 562
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 21
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -55.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 95.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 33.3%
- 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 Peter Chanel School (Otaki) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students · 415 m away
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students · 867 m away
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 967 m away
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students · 1.7 km away
Waitohu School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
240 students · 2.4 km away
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students · 7.2 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 · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
St Teresa's School (Featherston)
Featherston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
118 students
Wellington S D A School
Porirua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
107 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) a good school?
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) has a Success Index (NZ) of 11.3 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 Peter Chanel School (Otaki) rank in Wellington?
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)?
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) had 21 students in 2026, a change of -55% over five years.
Is St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of St Peter Chanel School (Otaki); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.