Overview
Otaua School is a state full primary school in Waiuku, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 218 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 450 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode2682
MoE School ID1410
Student Demographics
Total Roll218
European/Pakeha94.5%
Maori11.9%
Pacific5%
Asian2.8%
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 EQI450
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)