Oamaru Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oamaru, Otago 9400 · Waitaki District
#74 of 85 intermediate schools in Otago
#1150 of 1,559 nationally
About Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Oamaru, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 291 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 74th of 85 ranked intermediate 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 11.7%; pacific students 23.4%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Oamaru; Oamaru Intermediate ranks 7th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)477
- Roll size (10%)291
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.8%
- 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 Oamaru Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 291
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 23.4%
- 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 Oamaru Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Oamaru Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 288 m away
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students · 762 m away
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 1.2 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 1.7 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 2.0 km away
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 2.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 2.2 km away
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 3.8 km away
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 5.2 km away
Totara School
Alma · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Balclutha School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oamaru Intermediate a good school?
Oamaru Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #74 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 Oamaru Intermediate rank in Otago?
Oamaru Intermediate ranks #74 of 85 intermediate schools in Otago and #1150 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Oamaru Intermediate?
Oamaru Intermediate had 291 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Oamaru Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Oamaru Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Oamaru Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oamaru Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.