Ōtūmoetai College
105 Windsor Road, Tauranga Central · Bay of Plenty
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,154 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Ōtūmoetai College's 2022 ERO review focused on international student support. The school has a highly experienced International Student Department with well-embedded practices supporting the wellbeing, achievement and inclusion of international students through a wide range of activities. At the time of review, 34 international students were enrolled, a significant reduction from pre-pandemic numbers.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Tauranga Central looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Ōtūmoetai College a good school?
Ōtūmoetai College scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Highly experienced International Student Department
- Well-embedded practices supporting wellbeing, achievement and inclusion
- Wide range of activities supporting student inclusion into daily school life
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.
L1 88% · L2 78% · UE 54% · above band median (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 29% · Te Pūkenga 12% · Industry 9% · top quartile of band (n=81) · why? ▼ hide
76% to Y13 · near band median (n=86) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 20.1/1k · suspensions 1.3/1k · exclusions 0.3/1k · near band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+7.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2022-11 · top quartile of band (n=406) · 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): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-11-01 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- International students are well supported and integrated into the school by a highly experienced International Student Department
- Well-embedded practices support the wellbeing, achievement and inclusion of international students at Ōtūmoetai College
- 34 international students were attending at the time of review, representing a significant reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- International students enjoy a wide range of activities that support their inclusion into the daily life of the school
- Students are supported to achieve their personal goals, aspirations and academic progress through regular meetings and school systems
"International students are well supported and integrated into the school by a highly experienced International Student Department. Well-embedded practices support the wellbeing, achievement and inclusion of international students at Ōtūmoetai College."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2022. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2023 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$24.01M
Surplus / (deficit)
$116k
Net assets / equity
$6.15M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
87.8%
324 of 369 leavers
+0.7pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
78.0%
288 of 369 leavers
-0.4pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
54.2%
200 of 369 leavers
-1.3pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
75.6%
2024 cohort · 369 students
-2.3pt vs 2023
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
20.1
64 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
1.3
5 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.3
1 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Creative Industries 26
- Service Industries 20
- Construction and Infrastructure 15
- Manufacturing and Technology 12
- Social and Community Services 4
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
$17.80M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,076
2018
$13.8M
2019
$14.6M
2020
$16.9M
2021
$16.8M
2022
$17.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 428
- Year 10 461
- Year 11 408
- Year 12 401
- Year 13+ 318
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 81.3%
- Māori 21.4%
- Asian 11.5%
- Pacific 5.2%
- Other / MELAA 4.5%
- International 3.4%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
dedicated class
Location
105 Windsor Road, Tauranga Central. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Ōtūmoetai College.
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
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39
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Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.4km · 908 roll
70
+1 vs this
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Contributing · 0.7km · 571 roll
60
-9 vs this
Te Kura o Manunui
Contributing · 1.4km · 347 roll
45
-24 vs this
Matua School
Contributing · 1.5km · 555 roll
74
+5 vs this
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 2.2km · 280 roll
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Frequently asked
Is Ōtūmoetai College a good school?
Ōtūmoetai College scores 69/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-11 review identified 5 key findings. International students are well supported and integrated into the school by a highly experienced International Student Department
How do I enrol my child at Ōtūmoetai College?
Contact the school directly on 07-5762316, email office@otc.school.nz, or visit www.otc.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?
Ōtūmoetai College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ōtūmoetai College has 1,961 students, with an EQI of 451 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ōtūmoetai College in 2022-11, signed by Phil Cowie. 4 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
- otc.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz