New ZealandWaikatoOtorohangaŌtorohanga College

Ōtorohanga College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Otorohanga, Waikato · Small urban area
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Roll376enrolled students
EQI515+60 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI515
vs National+60 (avg 455)
Roll376
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Ōtorohanga College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
515+52
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
376
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
46.8%+14.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.5%-7.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ōtorohanga College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Otorohanga, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 376 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 515 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityŌtorohanga District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3940
MoE School ID157

Student Demographics

Total Roll376
European/Pakeha59.3%
Maori46.8%
Pacific4.5%
Asian8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
59.3%
Maori
46.8%
Pacific
4.5%
Asian
8%
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 EQI515
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)