Schools in Oteha
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 2 schools in and around Oteha, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Oteha Valley 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Oteha 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.
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77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing95Trajectory38ERO review85 - View profile →
62
/ 100 composite
Academic84Outcomes8Retention70Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review85
What the record says about Oteha schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Oteha Valley School
Oteha Valley School received a Te Ara Huarau review in July 2023. The ERO found strong and effective leadership based on research, a focus on strengthening professional capability and continuous improvement, and a welcoming inclusive environment that promotes student engagement and parent collaboration. The school has a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →City Impact Church School
City Impact Church School had a special ERO review in August 2021, with all registration criteria met under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school's premises were found suitable for its purposes, and staffing appropriate for the age range and curriculum. The school maintains regular reviews of policies and procedures for student safety.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Oteha schools
What schools are in Oteha?
Oteha, Auckland has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): City Impact Church School, Oteha Valley School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Oteha?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Oteha Valley School ranks highest among Oteha schools (77/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Oteha?
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 Oteha 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 Oteha address.
Decile or EQI — how are Oteha 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).