Ōtorohanga School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Ōtorohanga School Otorohanga, Waikato | St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1496 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 108 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 538 | 488 |
| Total roll | 108 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 63.6% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 70.4% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.1% | 21.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | oto.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.6 vs 21.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 538).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll size (108 vs 28).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.6% vs -17.6%).
- •Ōtorohanga School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 28.
- •Ōtorohanga School 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 School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) ranks higher (29.6 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 School and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtorohanga School: 538. 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 School and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga School is 168th of 179 and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).