State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Otautau School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Ōtautau, Otautau, with 129 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Otautau School, Ministry school number 4001 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
129students
Otautau School had 129 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 129 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, 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
461EQI
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
Otautau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond Primary School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 112 | 12.2 km |
| Heddon Bush School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 66 | 14.2 km |
| Thornbury School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 70 | 18.5 km |
| Takitimu Primary School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 97 | 18.7 km |
| St Patrick's School (Nightcaps) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 17 | 19.1 km |
| Waiau Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 137 | 23.5 km |
| Riverton School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 132 | 23.6 km |
| Aparima College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 212 | 23.7 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
- Otautau School vs Drummond Primary School
- Otautau School vs Heddon Bush School
- Otautau School vs Thornbury School
Common questions
What year levels does Otautau School cover?
Otautau School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Otautau School?
129 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Otautau School have an enrolment zone?
No. Otautau School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Otautau School a state school?
Otautau School is a state school.