St Mary's School (Milton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Milton, Otago 9220 · Clutha District
#73 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#1107 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's School (Milton)
St Mary's School (Milton) is a state integrated contributing located in Milton, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 65 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 73rd of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (45th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Milton; St Mary's School (Milton) ranks 1st of 3 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%)465
- Roll size (10%)65
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.9%
- 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 Mary's School (Milton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 65
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- 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 Mary's School (Milton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's School (Milton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tokoiti School
Tokoiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students · 1.0 km away
Milton School
Milton · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 1.3 km away
Tokomairiro High School
Milton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's School (Milton) a good school?
St Mary's School (Milton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #73 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 Mary's School (Milton) rank in Otago?
St Mary's School (Milton) ranks #73 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #1107 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's School (Milton)?
St Mary's School (Milton) had 65 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is St Mary's School (Milton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's School (Milton) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's School (Milton)?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of St Mary's School (Milton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.