Schools in Otara South
Auckland · Auckland — South
There is 1 school in and around Otara South, Auckland (Auckland — South). Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit 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.
Schools in Otara South ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic63Outcomes—Retention83Wellbeing100Trajectory38ERO review76
What the record says about Otara South schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit offers an inclusive and respectful learning environment for young parents in a well-resourced adult learning setting. ERO found effective systems and practices that support student learning, safety and wellbeing, with culturally responsive teaching and well-planned induction processes. The unit has a composite score of 76 with effective leadership and management supporting continuity.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Otara South schools
What schools are in Otara South?
Otara South, Auckland has 1 school on our records: Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Otara South?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit ranks highest among Otara South schools (71/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Otara South?
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 Otara South 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 Otara South address.
Decile or EQI — how are Otara South 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).