State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Otaika Valley School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Otaika Valley, Whangarei, with 163 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Otaika Valley School, Ministry school number 1068 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
163students
Otaika Valley School had 163 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 163 students on the roll, so they sum to about 135%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
470EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Otaika Valley School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 105 | 2.7 km |
| Manaia View School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 187 | 4.6 km |
| He Mataariki School for Teen Parents | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 5.0 km |
| Pompallier Catholic College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 650 | 5.2 km |
| Maunu School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 311 | 5.3 km |
| Hora Hora School (Te Mai) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 314 | 5.7 km |
| Morningside School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 315 | 6.1 km |
| Raurimu Avenue School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 42 | 6.2 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Otaika Valley School vs Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
- Otaika Valley School vs Manaia View School
- Otaika Valley School vs Maunu School
Common questions
What year levels does Otaika Valley School cover?
Otaika Valley School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Otaika Valley School?
163 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Otaika Valley School have an enrolment zone?
No. Otaika Valley School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Otaika Valley School a state school?
Otaika Valley School is a state school.