Otaki College vs Waitohu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students
Waitohu School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
240 students
| Measure | Otaki College Ōtaki, Wellington | Waitohu School Ōtaki, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 46 | #146 of 176 |
| National rank | #393 of 486 | #1226 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 422 | 240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 486 |
| Total roll | 422 | 240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.6% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.4% | – |
| Māori students | 54% | 49.6% |
| Pacific students | 10.2% | 10.4% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ōtaki | Ōtaki |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.otakicollege.school.nz | www.waitohu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waitohu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.4 vs 26.6).
- •Waitohu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (486 vs 495).
- •Otaki College does better on roll size (422 vs 240).
- •Waitohu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -13.6%).
- •Otaki College is the larger school with 422 students compared with 240.
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 Otaki College better than Waitohu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitohu School ranks higher (34.4 vs 26.6 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 Otaki College and Waitohu School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ōtaki and Ōtaki in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otaki College: 495. Waitohu School: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otaki College and Waitohu School rank in Wellington?
Otaki College is 44th of 46 and Waitohu School is 146th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).