St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Alexandra, Otago 9320 · Central Otago District
#24 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#389 of 1,559 nationally
About St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is a state integrated full primary located in Alexandra, in the Central Otago District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 165 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 24th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.7%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Alexandra; St Gerard's School (Alexandra) ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)415
- Roll size (10%)165
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.8%
- 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 Gerard's School (Alexandra) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 165
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- 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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students · 845 m away
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students · 855 m away
The Terrace School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 885 m away
Clyde School
Clyde · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
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80 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
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188 students
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
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60 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Gerard's School (Alexandra) a good school?
St Gerard's School (Alexandra) has a Success Index (NZ) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 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 Gerard's School (Alexandra) rank in Otago?
St Gerard's School (Alexandra) ranks #24 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #389 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
St Gerard's School (Alexandra) had 165 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is St Gerard's School (Alexandra) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of St Gerard's School (Alexandra); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.