Totara School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Alma, Otago 9495 · Waitaki District
About Totara School
Totara School is a state full primary located in Alma, in the Waitaki District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 19 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (53th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.5%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)450
- Roll size (10%)19
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-64.9%
- 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 Totara School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 19
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -64.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Totara School has changed over time.
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Schools near Totara School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 4.9 km away
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 5.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 6.5 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 6.6 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 7.0 km away
Maheno School
Maheno · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 7.2 km away
Kakanui School
Kakanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 7.5 km away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 8.2 km away
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 8.4 km away
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Portobello School
Portobello · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
Kakanui School
Kakanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Omakau School
Omakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
88 students
Papakaio School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
Five Forks School
Waitaki · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Totara School a good school?
Totara School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Totara School rank in Otago?
Totara School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Totara School?
Totara School had 19 students in 2026, a change of -65% over five years.
Is Totara School a primary school or a secondary school?
Totara School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Totara School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Totara School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.