Ōtorohanga School
95 Phillips Avenue, Otorohanga · Waikato
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #113 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Ōtorohanga School as of 2013-08-29. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Otorohanga looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Ōtorohanga School a good school?
Ōtorohanga School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leaders use a wide range of evidence to plan and monitor improvements in learner outcomes
- Strong connections with mana whenua support on-going development of the school's localised curriculum
- Students benefit from relational and affirming teaching practices, alongside well-established learning routines and expectations
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-08-15 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners in reading, and the majority in writing and mathematics, make sustained progress and achieve at the expected curriculum level
- Strategic leadership sets responsive goals and targets to improve conditions and outcomes for learners
- Te reo and tikanga Māori are increasingly woven into all aspects of the school curriculum design and planning
- Learners have a positive sense of belonging within an inclusive learning environment
- Most students attend more than 80% of the time; strengthening whānau relationships is a focus for on-going improvement in attendance
"Strategic leadership sets responsive goals and targets to improve conditions and outcomes for learners."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Ōtorohanga School's curriculum approach evolved significantly from 2019 to 2024. The earlier report identified a need to 'further develop the local curriculum to support Māori students enjoying educational success as Māori,' while the 2024 report demonstrates substantial progress, with 'Te reo and tikanga Māori are increasingly woven into all aspects of the school curriculum design and planning' and established partnerships with mana whenua supporting 'on-going development of the school's localised curriculum.'
2019-05 → 2024-08 diff source
Ōtorohanga School's wellbeing dimension strengthened significantly between 2019 and 2024. The 2019 report emphasized strong whānau partnerships and relationships for wellbeing, while the 2024 report demonstrates more comprehensive progress, with learners now having 'a positive sense of belonging within an inclusive learning environment' and 'tamariki learn in an environment that is supportive and culturally responsive.' The school evolved from developing foundational partnerships to establishing deeply embedded school-home connections and culturally responsive practices.
2019-05 → 2024-08 diff source
Ōtorohanga School demonstrated significant improvement in achievement outcomes for Māori students between 2019 and 2024. While the 2019 report noted Māori achieving at slightly lower rates than other students in reading, writing and mathematics, the 2024 report indicates that "Outcomes for learners are becoming more equitable and excellent." The school shifted from working towards equitable outcomes to demonstrating sustained progress, with stronger integration of Te reo and tikanga Māori into curriculum design and increased engagement with iwi representatives as cultural advisors.
2019-05 → 2024-08 diff source
Ōtorohanga School has strengthened its approach to equity between 2019 and 2024. While the 2019 report noted the school was "working towards achieving equitable outcomes" with a need to "further develop the local curriculum to support Māori students," the 2024 report demonstrates significant progress: "Te reo and tikanga Māori are increasingly woven into all aspects of the school curriculum design and planning" and the school now engages "iwi representatives of Ngāti Maniapoto for guidance and as cultural advisors." The score improved from 65 to 68.
2019-05 → 2024-08 diff source
Both reports maintain the same overall score (68) but show meaningful progress in achievement outcomes and equity. The 2019 report noted Māori achieving at slightly lower rates than peers with a need to develop curriculum supports, while the 2024 report describes outcomes becoming "more equitable and excellent" with te reo and tikanga Māori increasingly woven throughout curriculum design and stronger iwi partnerships guiding cultural responsiveness.
2019-05 → 2024-08 diff source
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Frequently asked
Is Ōtorohanga School a good school?
Ōtorohanga School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-08 review identified 6 key findings. Most learners in reading, and the majority in writing and mathematics, make sustained progress and achieve at the expected curriculum level
How do I enrol my child at Ōtorohanga School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8737334, email office@oto.school.nz, or visit www.otoprimary.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Ōtorohanga School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ōtorohanga School has 111 students, with an EQI of 538 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ōtorohanga School in 2024-08, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz