Schools in Oamaru, Otago (2026)
9 schools · 2,360 students · 7 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 477.
Oamaru, in Otago, has 9 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,360 students. By level there are 3 secondary (year 9-15), 3 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 intermediate; by sector 7 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Oamaru's schools is 477, above the Otago median of 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Kevins College (Oamaru) (59.7, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by St Joseph's School (Oamaru) (54.9, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Waitaki Girls' High School (49.5, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are St Kevins College (Oamaru) (487 students), Waitaki Boys' High School (418 students), Waitaki Girls' High School (399 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Oamaru
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 160St Kevins College (Oamaru)Oamaru · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 487 students
- 255St Joseph's School (Oamaru)Oamaru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 149 students
- 350Waitaki Girls' High SchoolOamaru · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 478 · 399 students
- 448Waitaki Boys' High SchoolOamaru · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 477 · 418 students
- 548Papakaio SchoolOamaru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 123 students
- 646Ardgowan SchoolOamaru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 131 students
- 738Oamaru IntermediateOamaru · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 291 students
- 833Te Pākihi o MaruOamaru · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 502 · 130 students
- 931Pembroke School (Oamaru)Oamaru · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 496 · 232 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Kevins College (Oamaru) Oamaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 59.7 Top 50% | 447 | 487 |
| 2 | St Joseph's School (Oamaru) Oamaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 54.9 Top 50% | 437 | 149 |
| 3 | Waitaki Girls' High School Oamaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 49.5 Top 50% | 478 | 399 |
| 4 | Waitaki Boys' High School Oamaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 48.1 Top 50% | 477 | 418 |
| 5 | Papakaio School Oamaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.0 Lower 50% | 449 | 123 |
| 6 | Ardgowan School Oamaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 46.3 Lower 50% | 453 | 131 |
| 7 | Oamaru Intermediate Oamaru · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 37.9 Lower 50% | 477 | 291 |
| 8 | Te Pākihi o Maru Oamaru · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.5 Lower 50% | 502 | 130 |
| 9 | Pembroke School (Oamaru) Oamaru · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 31.0 Lower 50% | 496 | 232 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Oamaru?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) is the highest-ranked school in Oamaru with a Success Index (NZ) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Oamaru?
Oamaru has 9 schools (3 secondary (year 9-15), 3 full primary, 1 intermediate, 2 contributing) educating 2,360 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Oamaru?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Oamaru is 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.