Ōtorohanga School
About this school · from Ministry of Education data
Ōtorohanga School in brief
Ōtorohanga School is a small state co-educational primary school (Year 1–8) in Ōtorohanga, Otorohanga, with 111 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 538 is above the national midpoint, meaning more of its students face socio-economic barriers, and the school receives extra funding to support them. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. Some classes are taught in te reo Māori. It has no enrolment zone, so any family can apply. It opened in 1957.
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Ōtorohanga School
95 Phillips Avenue, Ōtorohanga, Otorohanga
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How enrolment at Ōtorohanga School works
- Ōtorohanga School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Confirm your address against the current zone with the school.
- Year levels: Year 1–8
- Roll size: Small school
- School website: otoprimary.school.nz
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What families ask about Ōtorohanga School
- Does Ōtorohanga School have an enrolment zone?
- No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
- What year levels does Ōtorohanga School teach?
- Ōtorohanga School teaches Year 1–8.
- What is Ōtorohanga School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 538. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 111 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is August 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- Some students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 1957
- Principal
- Catriona Chrystall
- Urban/rural setting
- Small urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Schools near Ōtorohanga School
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.5 km
- Otorohanga South SchoolFull Primary (Years 1-8)1.9 km
- Kio Kio SchoolKio Kio · Full Primary (Years 1-8)5.4 km
- Ōtewā SchoolFull Primary (Years 1-8)7.1 km
- Waitomo Caves SchoolFull Primary (Years 1-8)13 km
- Maihiihi SchoolFull Primary (Years 1-8)14.5 km
- Pokuru SchoolContributing (Years 1-6)14.7 km
- Ngutunui SchoolPuketotara · Full Primary (Years 1-8)15.7 km
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
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