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Ōtewā School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Maihiihi, Otorohanga, with 56 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll56at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic483moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Ōtewā School, Ministry school number 1874 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

56students

Ōtewā School had 56 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 5191%
Māori 611%
Pacific <5
Asian <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 56 students on the roll, so they sum to about 109%, 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

483EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 483

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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

Ōtewā 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 number1874
Address916 Otewa Road, Maihiihi, Otorohanga
Territorial authorityŌtorohanga District
RegionWaikato
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1916-01-26

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
Ōtorohanga School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 113 7.1 km
Kio Kio School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 151 7.5 km
Maihiihi School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 42 8.6 km
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 26 8.6 km
Otorohanga South School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 308 8.8 km
Ōtorohanga College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 370 9.1 km
Rangitoto School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 22 13.3 km
Korakonui School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 159 14.1 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 Ōtewā School cover?

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

How many students attend Ōtewā School?

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

Does Ōtewā School have an enrolment zone?

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

Is Ōtewā School a state school?

Ōtewā School is a state school.

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