Otari School
School in Wellington, New Zealand
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Ōtari School is a state primary school in Wellington, New Zealand, formerly known as Wilton School. It is divided into three strands: one that teaches in the manner conventional to New Zealand schools, a Māori immersion stream, and a strand based around the principles of Montessori teaching. It has a focus on the environment. The school is located next to Ōtari-Wilton's Bush, a botanical garden dedicated to native plants.
TypeState, Co-educational, Full primary Years 1-8[1]
Established1956[2]
Ministry of Education Institutionno.
3073Principal
Clifford Wicks[3]| Ōtari School | |
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166 Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington 41°16′5″S 174°45′22″E | |
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| Type | State, Co-educational, Full primary Years 1-8[1] |
| Established | 1956[2] |
Ministry of Education Institution no. | 3073 |
Principal | Clifford Wicks[3] |
| Enrollment | 198[4] (July 2026) |
Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | otari.school.nz |
The school is also the site of Montessori at Ōtari Preschool. As of 2025, the principal is Clifford Wicks.
