Overview
Otorohanga South School is a state full primary school in Otorohanga, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 296 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 481 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ōtorohanga District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityŌtorohanga District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3900
MoE School ID1877
Student Demographics
Total Roll296
European/Pakeha68.6%
Maori45.6%
Pacific5.4%
Asian9.1%
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 EQI481
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)