Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
5 Charles Street, Otumoetai · Bay of Plenty
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,117 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Otumoetai looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Ōtūmoetai Intermediate a good school?
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate scores 70/100 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
- Self-review supports the school to identify and respond to areas for improvement
- International students have equitable access to the breadth of the curriculum
- Learning opportunities are positive and responsive to students' needs and aspirations
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 9.1/1k · suspensions 3.7/1k · exclusions 1.9/1k · below band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-3.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
82/100 from ERO review 2022-07 · above band median (n=520) · 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): 82/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-07-27 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- School has attested compliance with all aspects of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- International students have equitable access to the breadth of the curriculum with positive and responsive learning opportunities
- Students transition successfully to secondary education
- Students' cultures and identities are valued and shared with the wider school
- A range of established communication methods inform parents, students and agents and provide opportunity for feedback
"International students have equitable access to the breadth of the curriculum."
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$8.93M
Surplus / (deficit)
$63k
Net assets / equity
$1.79M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
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
9.1
12 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
3.7
4 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
1.9
2 this year · 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
$6.37M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,010
2018
$4.9M
2019
$4.6M
2020
$6.4M
2021
$6.8M
2022
$6.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 436
- Year 08 470
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 78.5%
- Māori 23.1%
- Asian 11.5%
- Pacific 5.2%
- Other / MELAA 3.6%
- International 1.3%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
dedicated class
Location
5 Charles Street, Otumoetai. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Ōtūmoetai Intermediate.
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Frequently asked
Is Ōtūmoetai Intermediate a good school?
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate scores 70/100 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 2022-07 review identified 5 key findings. School has attested compliance with all aspects of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
How do I enrol my child at Ōtūmoetai Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 07-5765105, email admin@otuinter.school.nz, or visit www.otuinter.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 Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate has 908 students, with an EQI of 440 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Ōtūmoetai Intermediate in 2022-07, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- otuinter.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz