St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oamaru, Otago 9400 · Waitaki District
#51 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#754 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is a state integrated full primary located in Oamaru, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 149 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 51st of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.1%; pacific students 13.4%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Oamaru; St Joseph's School (Oamaru) ranks 2nd of 9 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)149
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.9%
- 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 Joseph's School (Oamaru) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 149
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.4%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Oamaru) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 121 m away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 500 m away
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 1.6 km away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 1.9 km away
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 2.2 km away
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students · 2.5 km away
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 3.2 km away
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 3.5 km away
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 4.4 km away
Totara School
Alma · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Oamaru) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Oamaru) has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 Joseph's School (Oamaru) rank in Otago?
St Joseph's School (Oamaru) ranks #51 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #754 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Oamaru)?
St Joseph's School (Oamaru) had 149 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Oamaru) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Oamaru)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Oamaru); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.