Otaua School
is located 7km from Waiuku on the Manukau Harbour approximatelt 15 minutes from
Pukekohe and 30 mins from Papakura.
Otaua is one
of five rural schools and three town schools in the Waiuku area. All eight
schools are contributing schools to the Waiuku College. The school community is
rated decile 8 by the Minstry of Education.
There are 6
classrooms and 6 teachers. Support staff include 1 teacher aide and 1
secretary. The school has access to a handy man and has a supportive communtiy
that help with property maintenance . The school is a full primary
(Y1-Y8). 77% of students are New Zealand European, 16% Maori, 3% Pacific Island
and 4% other.
Otaua is in close
proximity to the Manukau Harbour, the Waikato river and Kariotahi beach on the
west coast. Fishing, boating and swimming rank highy among pleasure pursuits.
Fax: 092350156
Email: admin@otaua.school.nz; carol@otaua.school.nz
Website: www.otaua.school.nz