Ōtewā School vs Ōtorohanga School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.1 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 School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
| Measure | Ōtewā School Otorohanga, Waikato | Ōtorohanga School Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #168 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1496 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 56 | 108 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | 538 |
| Total roll | 56 | 108 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.9% | 63.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 70.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.4% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.otewaschool.com/ | oto.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ōtewā School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.5 vs 21.3).
- •Ōtewā School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 538).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll size (108 vs 56).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.6% vs -16.9%).
- •Ōtorohanga School is the larger school with 108 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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtewā School ranks higher (32.5 vs 21.3 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 School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtewā School: 483. Ōtorohanga School: 538. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtewā School and Ōtorohanga School rank in Waikato?
Ōtewā School is unranked and Ōtorohanga School is 168th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).