St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mornington, Otago 9011 · Dunedin City
#17 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#354 of 1,559 nationally
About St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is a state integrated contributing located in Mornington, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 96 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 17th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Mornington; St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) ranks 1st 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%)387
- Roll size (10%)96
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.8%
- 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 St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 387
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 96
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1%
- 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 St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 695 m away
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 713 m away
Carisbrook School
Caversham · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students · 947 m away
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students · 1.1 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students · 1.2 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 1.4 km away
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 1.6 km away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.8 km away
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 2.1 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
St John's School (Ranfurly)
Ranfurly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) a good school?
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 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 St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) rank in Otago?
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) ranks #17 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #354 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) had 96 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Francis Xavier School (Mornington); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.