Aka Aka School vs Otaua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Otaua School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
230 students
| Measure | Aka Aka School Aka Aka, Waikato | Otaua School Waiuku, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #57 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #684 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 50 | 230 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 450 |
| Total roll | 50 | 230 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42% | 12.2% |
| Pacific students | 18% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aka Aka | Waiuku |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.akaaka.school.nz | www.otaua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otaua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.5 vs 32.4).
- •Otaua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 488).
- •Otaua School does better on roll size (230 vs 50).
- •Aka Aka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.2% vs 16.9%).
- •Otaua School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 50.
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 Aka Aka School better than Otaua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otaua School ranks higher (57.5 vs 32.4 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 Aka Aka School and Otaua School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Aka Aka and Waiuku in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aka Aka School: 488. Otaua School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aka Aka School and Otaua School rank in Waikato?
Aka Aka School is unranked and Otaua School is 57th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).