New ZealandBay of PlentyOpotikiOpotiki College

Opotiki College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Opotiki, Bay of Plenty · Small urban area
07-3157022
Roll337enrolled students
EQI541+86 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI541
vs National+86 (avg 455)
Roll337
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Opotiki College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
541+78
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
337
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
95%+63pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.3%-8.5pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Opotiki College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, serving Co-Educational. The school has 337 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 541.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
GenderCo-Educational
RegionŌpōtiki District
RegionBay of Plenty
Postcode3162
School ID148

Student Background

Total Roll337
European/Pakeha Students16%
Maori Students95%
Pacific Students3.3%
Asian Students3.3%

Student Background

European/Pakeha Students
16%
Maori Students
95%
Pacific Students
3.3%
Asian Students
3.3%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI541
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)