Omakau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Omakau, Otago 9352 · Central Otago District
#57 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#856 of 1,559 nationally
About Omakau School
Omakau School is a state full primary located in Omakau, in the Central Otago District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 88 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 57th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.8%; pacific students 0%; 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%)449
- Roll size (10%)88
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)24.3%
- 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 Omakau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 88
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 24.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Omakau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Omakau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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123 students
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63 students
North East Valley Normal School
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Port Chalmers School
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82 students
Portobello School
Portobello · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Totara School
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19 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Omakau School a good school?
Omakau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #57 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 Omakau School rank in Otago?
Omakau School ranks #57 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #856 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Omakau School?
Omakau School had 88 students in 2026, a change of +24% over five years.
Is Omakau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Omakau School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Omakau School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Omakau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.