Mornington School vs Outram School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
| Measure | Mornington School Mornington, Otago | Outram School Outram, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 85 | #40 of 85 |
| National rank | #749 of 1,559 | #604 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 247 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 440 |
| Total roll | 247 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 13.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mornington | Outram |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.mornington.school.nz | www.outram.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Outram School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.1 vs 55.0).
- •Mornington School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 440).
- •Mornington School does better on roll size (247 vs 192).
- •Outram School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -15.4%).
- •Mornington School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 192.
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 Mornington School better than Outram School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Outram School ranks higher (61.1 vs 55.0 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 Mornington School and Outram School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Outram in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mornington School: 439. Outram School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mornington School and Outram School rank in Otago?
Mornington School is 50th of 85 and Outram School is 40th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).