Te Pākihi o Maru
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oamaru, Otago 9400 · Waitaki District
#77 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#1266 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Pākihi o Maru
Te Pākihi o Maru is a state contributing located in Oamaru, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 130 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 77th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.5%; pacific students 30.8%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Oamaru; Te Pākihi o Maru ranks 8th of 9 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%)502
- Roll size (10%)130
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)71.4%
- 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 Te Pākihi o Maru by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 502
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 130
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 71.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 30.8%
- 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 Te Pākihi o Maru has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Pākihi o Maru
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 121 m away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 380 m away
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 1.7 km away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 1.8 km away
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 2.0 km away
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students · 2.4 km away
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 3.1 km away
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 3.4 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 · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Concord School
Concord · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students
Halfway Bush School
Halfway Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Pākihi o Maru a good school?
Te Pākihi o Maru has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #77 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 Te Pākihi o Maru rank in Otago?
Te Pākihi o Maru ranks #77 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #1266 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Pākihi o Maru?
Te Pākihi o Maru had 130 students in 2026, a change of +71% over five years.
Is Te Pākihi o Maru a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Pākihi o Maru is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Pākihi o Maru?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Pākihi o Maru; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.