Ōtorohanga College vs Ōtorohanga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
| Measure | Ōtorohanga College Otorohanga, Waikato | Ōtorohanga School Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 58 | #168 of 179 |
| National rank | #381 of 486 | #1496 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 359 | 108 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 538 |
| Total roll | 359 | 108 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.8% | 63.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 64.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.8% | – |
| Māori students | 46.5% | 70.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.otocoll.school.nz | oto.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ōtorohanga College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.5 vs 21.3).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 538).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll size (359 vs 108).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.6% vs 18.8%).
- •Ōtorohanga College is the larger school with 359 students compared with 108.
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 Ōtorohanga College better than Ōtorohanga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtorohanga College ranks higher (29.5 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 Ōtorohanga College and Ōtorohanga School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtorohanga College: 515. Ōtorohanga School: 538. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtorohanga College and Ōtorohanga School rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga College is 39th of 58 and Ōtorohanga School is 168th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).