Ōtorohanga College vs Otorohanga South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 931 m 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
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students
| Measure | Ōtorohanga College Otorohanga, Waikato | Otorohanga South School Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 58 | #131 of 179 |
| National rank | #381 of 486 | #1168 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 359 | 331 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 481 |
| Total roll | 359 | 331 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.8% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 64.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.8% | – |
| Māori students | 46.5% | 48.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.otocoll.school.nz | www.otosouth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otorohanga South School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.0 vs 29.5).
- •Otorohanga South School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 515).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll size (359 vs 331).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -5.1%).
- •Ōtorohanga College is the larger school with 359 students compared with 331.
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 Otorohanga South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otorohanga South School ranks higher (37.0 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 Ōtorohanga College and Otorohanga South School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtorohanga College: 515. Otorohanga South School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtorohanga College and Otorohanga South School rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga College is 39th of 58 and Otorohanga South School is 131st of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).