Mornington School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mornington, Otago 9011 · Dunedin City
#50 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#749 of 1,559 nationally
About Mornington School
Mornington School is a state contributing located in Mornington, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 247 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 50th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.4%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Mornington; Mornington School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)439
- Roll size (10%)247
- 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 Mornington School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 247
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Mornington School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mornington School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students · 645 m away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 713 m away
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 936 m away
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 947 m away
Carisbrook School
Caversham · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 1.8 km away
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 1.9 km away
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students · 1.9 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students · 1.9 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Romahapa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mornington School a good school?
Mornington School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 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 Mornington School rank in Otago?
Mornington School ranks #50 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #749 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mornington School?
Mornington School had 247 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Mornington School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mornington School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mornington School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mornington School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.