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Enrolment at Ōtaki College in 2026
The Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at Ōtaki College in 2026. Although enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available here, or in hard copy from the school office, the College will not be holding a ballot for 2026 enrolments.
Special Programmes
Students who live within the school’s home zone and meet the criteria for enrolment in the special programme will be enrolled ahead of out of zone students.
Ōtaki College operates the following Special Programme:
Te Wharekura o te Kāreti o Ōtaki – Rumaki Māori – Level 1
The criteria for acceptance into Te Wharekura o te Kāreti o Ōtaki are as follows:
Te Wharekura o Karetu Ōtaki is a Māori Language (Level 1 – Ministry of Education Immersion Language level) that specifically caters for the provision of education delivered through Te Reo Māori. Students who wish to enrol in Te Wharekura o te Kāreti o Ōtaki at Ōtaki College will comply with the following priorities and entry criteria. The maximum number of students that can be accommodated at any one time in Te Wharekura o Karetu Ōtaki is limited to 30 students in Years 9 – 13.
All enrolments into Te Wharekura o te Kāreti o Ōtaki must have prior enrolment for at least two years in bilingual, immersion or Kura settings.
All enrolments into Te Wharekura o te Kāreti o Ōtaki must be pre-approved by the Principal and Senior Kaiako of Te Wharekura o te Kāreti o Ōtaki at an interview where their Te Reo Maori fluency will be assessed.
I am delighted to welcome our prospective students and families to Ōtaki College.
Our college is a Year 7 to 13 Secondary School situated on the beautiful Kapiti Coast 74 km from Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Our historic town of Ōtaki is close to rivers, sea, bush and mountains and is especially popular with outdoor enthusiasts. We have around 500 students at the College meaning we can enjoy and foster the feel of a smaller community college where all teachers and students have the chance to know one another and we can all gather at the same time in our assembly hall to celebrate success and view student and visiting performances together.
The students enjoy a safe, supportive and creative learning environment. We place strong emphasis on building relationships with students to unlock their dreams and aspirations and allow them to achieve their full potential. Ōtaki College has high expectations of its students and our staff and community celebrate high levels of academic success. The College encourages all students to strive for excellence not only in academic study but also in leadership, sport and cultural pursuits. A strong sense of community is built through the College House system.
Ōtaki College is a restorative school. It sets high expectations of behaviour at all times through the Schoolwide Positive Behaviour for Learning programme and has been recognised nationally for its work in this area.
Please feel free to contact me, or the Year Level Deans, if you have any questions you wish to discuss.
Andy Fraser, Principal.
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