Roxburgh Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Roxburgh, Otago 9500 · Central Otago District
#24 of 28 composite schools in Otago
#279 of 486 nationally
About Roxburgh Area School
Roxburgh Area School is a state composite located in Roxburgh, in the Central Otago District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 121 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 24th of 28 ranked composite schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (52th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.4%; pacific students 5.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)473
- Roll size (10%)121
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-28.4%
- 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 Roxburgh Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 473
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 121
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -28.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.8%
- 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 Roxburgh Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Roxburgh Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Roxburgh Area School has changed over time.
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Similar schools
State composite schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Maniototo Area School
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139 students
The Catlins Area School
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127 students
Waitaki Boys' High School
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Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
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Bayfield High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roxburgh Area School a good school?
Roxburgh Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 of 28 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 Roxburgh Area School rank in Otago?
Roxburgh Area School ranks #24 of 28 composite schools in Otago and #279 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Roxburgh Area School?
Roxburgh Area School had 121 students in 2026, a change of -28% over five years.
Is Roxburgh Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Roxburgh Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.