Overview
Otaki College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Ōtaki, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 446 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 495 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode5542
MoE School ID240
Student Demographics
Total Roll446
European/Pakeha59.9%
Maori53.6%
Pacific9.2%
Asian5.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI495
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)