Ardgowan School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oamaru, Otago 9492 · Waitaki District
#66 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#965 of 1,559 nationally
About Ardgowan School
Ardgowan School is a state full primary located in Oamaru, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 131 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 66th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (51th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.7%; pacific students 4.6%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Oamaru; Ardgowan School ranks 6th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)453
- Roll size (10%)131
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ardgowan School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 131
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ardgowan School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ardgowan School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 1.3 km away
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 2.1 km away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 2.2 km away
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students · 2.7 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 3.1 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 3.4 km away
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 3.5 km away
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 4.3 km away
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 5.0 km away
Papakaio School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
123 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Millers Flat School
Millers Flat · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Portobello School
Portobello · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
Totara School
Alma · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Kakanui School
Kakanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Omakau School
Omakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
88 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ardgowan School a good school?
Ardgowan School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #66 of 85 in Otago. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ardgowan School rank in Otago?
Ardgowan School ranks #66 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #965 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ardgowan School?
Ardgowan School had 131 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Ardgowan School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ardgowan School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ardgowan School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ardgowan School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.