Ōtewā School
916 Otewa Road, Otorohanga · Waikato
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,524 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Otorohanga looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Ōtewā School a good school?
Ōtewā School scores 62/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership effectively guiding school improvement
- Useful teaching strategies that support student learning and wellbeing
- Reflective practice that supports teacher learning and accelerated outcomes for students
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 25.9/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-16.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
72/100 from ERO review 2019-12 · below band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 72/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-12-16 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- Most students achieved at expected curriculum levels in reading, with majority achieving expected levels in writing and mathematics
- Māori students achieved at similar levels to peers in reading and writing but significantly lower in mathematics
- Girls significantly outperformed boys in reading, writing and mathematics
- Approximately half of at-risk students made accelerated progress in writing (2019); small number made accelerated progress across literacy and numeracy (2018)
- Strong professional leadership guides school development with planned induction, mentoring and coaching enabling teacher capability
"Māori students achieved at similar levels to their peers at the school in reading and writing but significantly lower in mathematics"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
25.9
1 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.54M
Per-student funding · 2022
$8,032
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.6M
2021
$0.6M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 6
- Year 02 10
- Year 03 8
- Year 04 11
- Year 05 12
- Year 06 6
- Year 07 5
- Year 08 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 80.6%
- Māori 20.9%
- Pacific 7.5%
- Asian 3.0%
Location
916 Otewa Road, Otorohanga. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Ōtewā School a good school?
Ōtewā School scores 62/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-12 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieved at expected curriculum levels in reading, with majority achieving expected levels in writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Ōtewā School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8730859, email office@otewa.school.nz, or visit www.otewaschool.com. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Ōtewā School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ōtewā School has 67 students, with an EQI of 483 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ōtewā School in 2019-12, signed by Phillip Cowie. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz