Ardgowan School vs Millers Flat School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 139 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardgowan School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Millers Flat School
Millers Flat · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
| Measure | Ardgowan School Oamaru, Otago | Millers Flat School Millers Flat, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #965 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 131 | 25 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 456 |
| Total roll | 131 | 25 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | -22.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.7% | 16% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Millers Flat |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.ardgowan.school.nz/ | www.millersflat.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ardgowan School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.3 vs 42.3).
- •Ardgowan School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 456).
- •Ardgowan School does better on roll size (131 vs 25).
- •Ardgowan School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.7% vs -22.2%).
- •Ardgowan School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 25.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ardgowan School better than Millers Flat School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ardgowan School ranks higher (46.3 vs 42.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ardgowan School and Millers Flat School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Oamaru and Millers Flat in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ardgowan School: 453. Millers Flat School: 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ardgowan School and Millers Flat School rank in Otago?
Ardgowan School is 66th of 85 and Millers Flat School is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).