Ōtorohanga College vs St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 414 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
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Ōtorohanga College Otorohanga, Waikato | St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #381 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 359 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 488 |
| Total roll | 359 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.8% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 64.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.8% | – |
| Māori students | 46.5% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 21.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.otocoll.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (29.5 vs 29.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 515).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll size (359 vs 28).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -17.6%).
- •Ōtorohanga College is the larger school with 359 students compared with 28.
- •Ōtorohanga College is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ōtorohanga College and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtorohanga College: 515. St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga): 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtorohanga College and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga College is 39th of 58 and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).