Knapdale School vs Otama School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapdale School
Gore ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
56 students
Otama School
Otama ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
17 students
| Measure | Knapdale School Gore, Southland | Otama School Otama, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 56 | 17 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 442 |
| Total roll | 56 | 17 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31% | 20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.7% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gore | Otama |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | โ | www.otama.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขOtama School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.1 vs 46.1).
- โขOtama School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 455).
- โขKnapdale School does better on roll size (56 vs 17).
- โขKnapdale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31% vs 20%).
- โขKnapdale School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 17.
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 Knapdale School better than Otama School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otama School ranks higher (50.1 vs 46.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Knapdale School and Otama School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Gore and Otama in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Knapdale School: 455. Otama School: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Knapdale School and Otama School rank in Southland?
Knapdale School is unranked and Otama School is unranked among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).