East Taieri School vs St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
| Measure | East Taieri School East Taieri, Otago | St Mary's School (Mosgiel) Mosgiel, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 85 | #21 of 85 |
| National rank | #376 of 1,559 | #361 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 329 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 408 |
| Total roll | 329 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.5% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | East Taieri | Mosgiel |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | east-taieri.school.nz/ | www.stmarys-mosgiel.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.7 vs 71.3).
- •East Taieri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 408).
- •East Taieri School does better on roll size (329 vs 134).
- •St Mary's School (Mosgiel) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -8.5%).
- •East Taieri School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 134.
- •East Taieri School is a state school while St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 East Taieri School better than St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Taieri School and St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between East Taieri and Mosgiel in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Taieri School: 401. St Mary's School (Mosgiel): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Taieri School and St Mary's School (Mosgiel) rank in Otago?
East Taieri School is 23rd of 85 and St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is 21st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).