Te Horo School (Otaki)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Horo, Wellington 5582 · Kapiti Coast District
#97 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#602 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo School (Otaki) is a state full primary located in Te Horo, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 205 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 97th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.4%; pacific students 4.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)425
- Roll size (10%)205
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.3%
- 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 Te Horo School (Otaki) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 205
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- 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 Te Horo School (Otaki) has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Horo School (Otaki)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students · 6.0 km away
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 6.3 km away
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students · 6.6 km away
Waitohu School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
240 students · 6.8 km away
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students · 6.9 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
Ōtaki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
21 students · 7.2 km away
Waikanae School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
467 students · 8.9 km away
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
512 students · 9.4 km away
Manakau School
Manakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 13 km away
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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456 students
Tawa School
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425 students
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534 students
Ōpaki School
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185 students
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students
Wilford School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Horo School (Otaki) a good school?
Te Horo School (Otaki) has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #97 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 Te Horo School (Otaki) rank in Wellington?
Te Horo School (Otaki) ranks #97 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #602 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Horo School (Otaki)?
Te Horo School (Otaki) had 205 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Te Horo School (Otaki) a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Horo School (Otaki) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Horo School (Otaki)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Horo School (Otaki); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.