St Kevins College (Oamaru)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oamaru, Otago 9444 · Waitaki District
#13 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago
#173 of 486 nationally
About St Kevins College (Oamaru)
St Kevins College (Oamaru) is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Oamaru, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 487 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 13th of 28 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (69th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.3%; pacific students 8%; international students 4.3%.
There are 9 schools in Oamaru; St Kevins College (Oamaru) ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)487
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)79.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)58.4%
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 Kevins College (Oamaru) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 487
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 79.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 58.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 10.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Kevins College (Oamaru) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Kevins College (Oamaru) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Kevins College (Oamaru) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.2 km away
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 1.3 km away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 1.5 km away
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students · 1.6 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 2.8 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 3.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 3.2 km away
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 4.8 km away
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 5.3 km away
Papakaio School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
123 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Kevins College (Oamaru) a good school?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 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 St Kevins College (Oamaru) rank in Otago?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) ranks #13 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago and #173 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Kevins College (Oamaru)?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) had 487 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is St Kevins College (Oamaru) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Kevins College (Oamaru)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Kevins College (Oamaru); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.