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Otahuhu College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Otahuhu, Auckland · Major urban area
enquiries@otahuhucollege.school.nz 09-9634000
Roll1,184enrolled students
EQI509+54 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI509
vs National+54 (avg 455)
Roll1,184
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Otahuhu College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
509+46
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,184
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
15%-17pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
69.6%+57.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Otahuhu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Otahuhu, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,184 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 509 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMāngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1640
MoE School ID88

Student Demographics

Total Roll1,184
European/Pakeha4.8%
Maori15%
Pacific69.6%
Asian23%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
4.8%
Maori
15%
Pacific
69.6%
Asian
23%
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 EQI509
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)