Overview
Otamarakau School is a state full primary school in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. It is a co-educational school. The school has 65 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 Western Bay of Plenty District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
RegionBay of Plenty
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode3186
MoE School ID1872
Student Demographics
Total Roll65
European/Pakeha61.5%
Maori50.8%
Pacific6.2%
Asian10.8%
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)