Otonga Road School vs Te Āhuru Mōwai
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 961 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Rotorua · State teen parent unit
| Measure | Otonga Road School Springfield, Bay of Plenty | Te Āhuru Mōwai Rotorua, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #14 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #422 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | – |
| Students | 521 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 569 |
| Total roll | 521 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -21.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | – |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | – |
| International students | 0.4% | – |
| suburb or town | Springfield | Rotorua |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.otonga.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Otonga Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 569).
- •Otonga Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -21.4%).
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Otonga Road School better than Te Āhuru Mōwai?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Otonga Road School and Te Āhuru Mōwai?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Rotorua in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otonga Road School: 415. Te Āhuru Mōwai: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otonga Road School and Te Āhuru Mōwai rank in Bay of Plenty?
Otonga Road School is 14th of 101 and Te Āhuru Mōwai is unranked among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).