Elmgrove School vs St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 706 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
| Measure | Elmgrove School Mosgiel, Otago | St Mary's School (Mosgiel) Mosgiel, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #67 of 85 | #21 of 85 |
| National rank | #984 of 1,559 | #361 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 309 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 408 |
| Total roll | 309 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.6% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mosgiel | Mosgiel |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.elmgrove.school.nz | www.stmarys-mosgiel.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Mosgiel) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.3 vs 45.6).
- •St Mary's School (Mosgiel) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 460).
- •Elmgrove School does better on roll size (309 vs 134).
- •St Mary's School (Mosgiel) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -1%).
- •Elmgrove School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 134.
- •Elmgrove 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 Elmgrove School better than St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Mosgiel) ranks higher (71.3 vs 45.6 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 Elmgrove School and St Mary's School (Mosgiel)?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Mosgiel and Mosgiel in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elmgrove School: 460. St Mary's School (Mosgiel): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elmgrove School and St Mary's School (Mosgiel) rank in Otago?
Elmgrove School is 67th of 85 and St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is 21st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).