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Otama School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Otama, Gore, with 18 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll18at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic442moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Otama School, Ministry school number 3997 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

18students

Otama School had 18 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 18100%
Māori <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 18 students on the roll, so they sum to about 111%, 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

442EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 442

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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

Otama 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 number3997
Address12 McBain Road RD 3, Otama, Gore
Territorial authorityGore District
RegionSouthland
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1883-07-09

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
Knapdale School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 53 6.8 km
Riversdale School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 138 11.9 km
Waikaka School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 59 12.3 km
Gore Main School ContributingYears 1–6 204 16.1 km
East Gore School ContributingYears 1–6 122 16.3 km
Māruawai College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 603 16.7 km
St Mary's School (Gore) ContributingYears 1–6 196 16.8 km
St Peter's College (Gore) Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 350 16.9 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 Otama School cover?

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

How many students attend Otama School?

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

Does Otama School have an enrolment zone?

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

Is Otama School a state school?

Otama School is a state school.

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