Overview
Otakiri School is a state full primary school in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 159 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 466 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Whakatane District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3193
MoE School ID1871
Student Demographics
Total Roll159
European/Pakeha59.7%
Maori43.4%
Pacific2.5%
Asian20.8%
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 EQI466
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)