Hampden School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hampden, Otago 9410 · Waitaki District
About Hampden School
Hampden School is a state full primary located in Hampden, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 32 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.1%; pacific students 12.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)489
- Roll size (10%)32
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.4%
- 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 Hampden School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 32
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.5%
- 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 Hampden School has changed over time.
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Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Waitahuna School
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Green Island School
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Milton School
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Pembroke School (Oamaru)
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Kaitangata School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hampden School a good school?
Hampden School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Hampden School rank in Otago?
Hampden School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Hampden School?
Hampden School had 32 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Hampden School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hampden School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.