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Otakiri School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Onepu Spring, Whakatane, with 160 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll160at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic466moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Otakiri School, Ministry school number 1871 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

160students

Otakiri School had 160 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 9761%
Māori 7044%
Asian 3321%
Pacific 53%
MELAA <5
Other <5

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 160 students on the roll, so they sum to about 130%, 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

466EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 466

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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

Otakiri 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1871
Address571 Otakiri Road, Onepu Spring, Whakatane
Territorial authorityWhakatane District
RegionBay of Plenty
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1919-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Edgecumbe School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 163 6.0 km
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 129 6.0 km
Te Kura O Te Teko Full PrimaryYears 1–8 140 6.1 km
Matata School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 98 10.3 km
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 36 10.6 km
Thornton School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 152 11.1 km
Awakeri School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 335 11.8 km
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki CompositeYears 1–13 96 11.9 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Otakiri School cover?

Otakiri School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Otakiri School?

160 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Otakiri School have an enrolment zone?

No. Otakiri School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Otakiri School a state school?

Otakiri School is a state school.

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