New ZealandWaikatoOtorohangaOtorohanga South School

Otorohanga South School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Otorohanga, Waikato · Small urban area
accounts@otosouth.school.nz 07-8738530
Roll296enrolled students
EQI481+26 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI481
vs National+26 (avg 455)
Roll296
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Otorohanga South School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
481+18
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
296
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
45.6%+13.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.4%-6.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
68.6%
Maori
45.6%
Pacific
5.4%
Asian
9.1%
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)