Milton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Milton, Otago 9241 · Clutha District
#80 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#1318 of 1,559 nationally
About Milton School
Milton School is a state contributing located in Milton, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 109 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 80th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (42th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.6%; pacific students 4.6%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Milton; Milton School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)492
- Roll size (10%)109
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.6%
- 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 Milton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 492
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 109
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.6%
- 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 Milton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Milton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tokomairiro High School
Milton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students · 382 m away
St Mary's School (Milton)
Milton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
65 students · 1.3 km away
Tokoiti School
Tokoiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students · 2.1 km away
Waihola District School
Waihola · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waikoikoi School
Waikoikoi · State contributing · Years 1–6
15 students
Waitahuna School
Waitahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
7 students
Green Island School
Green Island · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Hampden School
Hampden · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Milton School a good school?
Milton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #80 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 Milton School rank in Otago?
Milton School ranks #80 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #1318 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Milton School?
Milton School had 109 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Milton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Milton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Milton School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Milton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.