Milton School vs St Mary's School (Milton)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton School
Milton · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
St Mary's School (Milton)
Milton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
65 students
| Measure | Milton School Milton, Otago | St Mary's School (Milton) Milton, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 85 | #73 of 85 |
| National rank | #1318 of 1,559 | #1107 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 109 | 65 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 465 |
| Total roll | 109 | 65 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | -17.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.6% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Milton | Milton |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.milton.school.nz | www.saint-marys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Milton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.0 vs 30.4).
- •St Mary's School (Milton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 492).
- •Milton School does better on roll size (109 vs 65).
- •St Mary's School (Milton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.9% vs -24.6%).
- •Milton School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 65.
- •Milton School is a state school while St Mary's School (Milton) 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 Milton School better than St Mary's School (Milton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Milton) ranks higher (40.0 vs 30.4 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 Milton School and St Mary's School (Milton)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Milton School: 492. St Mary's School (Milton): 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Milton School and St Mary's School (Milton) rank in Otago?
Milton School is 80th of 85 and St Mary's School (Milton) is 73rd of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).