Coromandel Area School vs Ōtorohanga College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 160 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coromandel Area School
Coromandel · State composite · Years 1–13
209 students
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students
| Measure | Coromandel Area School Coromandel, Waikato | Ōtorohanga College Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 58 | #39 of 58 |
| National rank | #444 of 486 | #381 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 209 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 512 | 515 |
| Total roll | 209 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | 18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 45.5% | 64.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 22.7% | 32.8% |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 46.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Coromandel | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroarea.school.nz | www.otocoll.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōtorohanga College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.5 vs 19.8).
- •Coromandel Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (512 vs 515).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll size (359 vs 209).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -9.5%).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (64.1% vs 45.5%).
- •Ōtorohanga College is the larger school with 359 students compared with 209.
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 Coromandel Area School better than Ōtorohanga College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtorohanga College ranks higher (29.5 vs 19.8 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 Coromandel Area School and Ōtorohanga College?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Coromandel and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coromandel Area School: 512. Ōtorohanga College: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coromandel Area School and Ōtorohanga College rank in Waikato?
Coromandel Area School is 55th of 58 and Ōtorohanga College is 39th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).