New ZealandNorthlandKaitaiaOturu School

Oturu School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Kaitaia, Northland · Rural other
office@oturu.school.nz 09-4082050
Roll122enrolled students
EQI569+114 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI569
vs National+114 (avg 455)
Roll122
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Oturu School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
569+106
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
122
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
96.7%+64.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
8.2%-3.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Oturu School is a state full primary school in Kaitaia, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 122 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 569 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0482
MoE School ID1071

Student Demographics

Total Roll122
European/Pakeha13.1%
Maori96.7%
Pacific8.2%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
13.1%
Maori
96.7%
Pacific
8.2%
Asian
0%
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 EQI569
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)