Overview
Otamatea High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Maungaturoto, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 588 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 480 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kaipara District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0547
MoE School ID21
Student Demographics
Total Roll588
European/Pakeha81.8%
Maori35%
Pacific4.4%
Asian7.5%
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 EQI480
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)