New River Primary vs Otatara School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students
Otatara School
Otatara · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
| Measure | New River Primary Kew, Southland | Otatara School Otatara, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 48 | #4 of 48 |
| National rank | #1282 of 1,559 | #468 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 229 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 412 |
| Total roll | 229 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | -11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.6% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 24.5% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kew | Otatara |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | newriver.school.nz | www.otatara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otatara School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.5 vs 31.9).
- •Otatara School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 522).
- •Otatara School does better on roll size (247 vs 229).
- •New River Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.6% vs -11.6%).
- •Otatara School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 229.
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 New River Primary better than Otatara School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otatara School ranks higher (66.5 vs 31.9 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 New River Primary and Otatara School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Kew and Otatara in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New River Primary: 522. Otatara School: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New River Primary and Otatara School rank in Southland?
New River Primary is 41st of 48 and Otatara School is 4th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).