Ōtewā School vs Ōtorohanga College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtewā School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students
| Measure | Ōtewā School Otorohanga, Waikato | Ōtorohanga College Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #39 of 58 |
| National rank | – | #381 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 56 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | 515 |
| Total roll | 56 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.9% | 18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 64.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 32.8% |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 46.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.otewaschool.com/ | www.otocoll.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōtewā School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.5 vs 29.5).
- •Ōtewā School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 515).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll size (359 vs 56).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -16.9%).
- •Ōtorohanga College is the larger school with 359 students compared with 56.
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 Ōtewā School better than Ōtorohanga College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtewā School ranks higher (32.5 vs 29.5 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 Ōtewā School and Ōtorohanga College?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtewā School: 483. Ōtorohanga College: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtewā School and Ōtorohanga College rank in Waikato?
Ōtewā School is unranked and Ōtorohanga College is 39th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).