Kaitangata School vs Pembroke School (Oamaru)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 160 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
| Measure | Kaitangata School Kaitangata, Otago | Pembroke School (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 85 | #79 of 85 |
| National rank | #1350 of 1,559 | #1303 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 101 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 496 |
| Total roll | 101 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 36.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaitangata | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | – | www.pembroke.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.0 vs 28.9).
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) does better on roll size (232 vs 101).
- •Kaitangata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.8% vs -6.8%).
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) is the larger school with 232 students compared with 101.
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 Kaitangata School better than Pembroke School (Oamaru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pembroke School (Oamaru) ranks higher (31.0 vs 28.9 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 Kaitangata School and Pembroke School (Oamaru)?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Kaitangata and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitangata School: 496. Pembroke School (Oamaru): 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitangata School and Pembroke School (Oamaru) rank in Otago?
Kaitangata School is 81st of 85 and Pembroke School (Oamaru) is 79th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).