Fenwick School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026South Hill, Otago 9400 · Waitaki District
#69 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#1045 of 1,559 nationally
About Fenwick School
Fenwick School is a state contributing located in South Hill, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 287 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 69th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.6%; pacific students 9.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)287
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.5%
- 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 Fenwick School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 287
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.1%
- 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 Fenwick School has changed over time.
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Schools near Fenwick School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 1.6 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 1.7 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 2.1 km away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 3.5 km away
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 3.8 km away
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students · 4.1 km away
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 4.6 km away
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 4.8 km away
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 5.0 km away
Totara School
Alma · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students
Karitane School
Karitane · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students
Macraes Moonlight School
Macraes Flat · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Palmerston School
Palmerston · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Waihola District School
Waihola · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fenwick School a good school?
Fenwick School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #69 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 Fenwick School rank in Otago?
Fenwick School ranks #69 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #1045 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Fenwick School?
Fenwick School had 287 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Fenwick School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fenwick School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Fenwick School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fenwick School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.