 Otara has nine primary schools, Bairds Mainfreight Primary School, Dawson Road Primary School, East Tamaki Primary School, Flat Bush School, Mayfield Primary School, Rongomai School, Saint John the Evangelist School, Wymondley Road School and Yendarra Primary School.Otara also has one intermediate school, Ferguson.It is also home to Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Piripono.