Ardgowan School vs Weston School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 4.3 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
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
| Measure | Ardgowan School Oamaru, Otago | Weston School Weston, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 85 | #46 of 85 |
| National rank | #965 of 1,559 | #688 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 131 | 240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 434 |
| Total roll | 131 | 240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.7% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Weston |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.ardgowan.school.nz/ | www.weston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Weston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.2 vs 46.3).
- •Weston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 453).
- •Weston School does better on roll size (240 vs 131).
- •Weston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.8% vs -3.7%).
- •Weston School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 131.
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 Weston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Weston School ranks higher (57.2 vs 46.3 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 Weston School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Oamaru and Weston in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ardgowan School: 453. Weston School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ardgowan School and Weston School rank in Otago?
Ardgowan School is 66th of 85 and Weston School is 46th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).