Ōtorohanga District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 11 · High school 1
At a glance
- Students
- 1,381 (2026)
- Schools
- 12
Official rating
The official rating for this district is not linked yet.
Check the zoned school for an address
Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.
Schools (12)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 11
Arohena School
Grades Year 1–8 · Te Awamutu · Students 12 · Application / selective
Hauturu School
Grades Year 1–8 · Oparau · Students 23 · Application / selective
Kawhia School
Grades Year 1–8 · Kawhia · Students 58 · Application / selective
Kio Kio School
Grades Year 1–8 · Otorohanga · Students 158 · Zoned
Korakonui School
Grades Year 1–8 · Te Awamutu · Students 169 · Zoned
Maihiihi School
Grades Year 1–8 · Maihiihi · Students 37 · Application / selective
Ngutunui School
Grades Year 1–8 · Pirongia · Students 42 · Application / selective
Ōtewā School
Grades Year 1–8 · Otorohanga · Students 56 · Application / selective
Ōtorohanga School
Grades Year 1–8 · Otorohanga · Students 108 · Zoned
Otorohanga South School
Grades Year 1–8 · Otorohanga · Students 331 · Zoned
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Grades Year 1–8 · Otorohanga · Students 28 · Application / selective
High school 1
Ōtorohanga College
Grades Year 9–15 · Otorohanga · Students 359 · Application / selective
Checklist before renting in this district
Check these before you sign a lease.
Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Know that moving into a zone temporarily to get a place is not allowed
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-29)
ESL / ELL support
Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.
Sources
- Ministry of Education — New Zealand Schools Directory2026· Checked 2026-10-31
New Zealand's state schools come from the Ministry of Education's schools directory. There is no official rating, so we show no ranks or stars.
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