Otaki College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Otaki College
School Improving But Achievement Gaps Need Urgent Attention
ERO found Ōtaki College has built strong community relationships, a positive school culture, and is making progress in teaching and learning approaches. However, the report is clear that significant improvement is required in student achievement across all year levels, with particular concern about equity for Māori learners, low NCEA pass rates, and poor attendance — less than half of students attend regularly.
Source: ERO, 16 February 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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Otaki College
Mill Road, Ōtaki, Ōtaki
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- Does Otaki College have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Otaki College teach?
- Otaki College teaches Year 7–13.
- What is Otaki College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 495. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 421 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is February 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- Some students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 1959
- Principal
- Andy Fraser
- Urban/rural setting
- Small urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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