Schools in Otama
Gore · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Otama, Gore (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Otama School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Otama
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Otama School Full Primary · 18 students
What the record says about Otama schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Otama School
Otama School is a full primary located in Otama, Gore, with a roll of 18 students. The school's board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements in board administration, curriculum, and management of health, safety and welfare according to an ERO board assurance review in June 2023. No composite score data is available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Otama schools
What schools are in Otama?
Otama, Gore has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Otama School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Otama?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Otama School ranks highest among Otama schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Otama?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Otama does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Otama address.
Decile or EQI — how are Otama schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).