St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mosgiel, Otago 9024 · Dunedin City
#21 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#361 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is a state integrated full primary located in Mosgiel, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 134 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 21st of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.5%; pacific students 2.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Mosgiel; St Mary's School (Mosgiel) 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%)408
- Roll size (10%)134
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6%
- 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 (Mosgiel) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 408
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 134
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.2%
- 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 (Mosgiel) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Amana Christian School
Mosgiel · Private composite · Years 1–13
61 students · 359 m away
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students · 656 m away
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students · 706 m away
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 828 m away
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 1.1 km away
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students · 3.5 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students · 4.8 km away
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 5.1 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 6.0 km away
Green Island School
Green Island · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's School (Mosgiel) a good school?
St Mary's School (Mosgiel) has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 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 (Mosgiel) rank in Otago?
St Mary's School (Mosgiel) ranks #21 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #361 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
St Mary's School (Mosgiel) had 134 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is St Mary's School (Mosgiel) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's School (Mosgiel); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.