The Catlins Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Owaka, Otago 9535 · Clutha District
#19 of 28 composite schools in Otago
#245 of 486 nationally
About The Catlins Area School
The Catlins Area School is a state composite located in Owaka, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 127 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 19th of 28 ranked composite schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.3%; pacific students 8.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)470
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.6%
- 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 The Catlins Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.7%
- 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 The Catlins Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near The Catlins Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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139 students
Roxburgh Area School
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121 students
South Otago High School
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Bayfield High School
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Blue Mountain College
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Queen's High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Catlins Area School a good school?
The Catlins Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #19 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 The Catlins Area School rank in Otago?
The Catlins Area School ranks #19 of 28 composite schools in Otago and #245 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend The Catlins Area School?
The Catlins Area School had 127 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is The Catlins Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Catlins Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near The Catlins Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of The Catlins Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.