Oamaru Intermediate vs Silverstream (South) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 101 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
| Measure | Oamaru Intermediate Oamaru, Otago | Silverstream (South) Primary School Mosgiel, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 85 | #59 of 85 |
| National rank | #1150 of 1,559 | #874 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 291 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 477 |
| Total roll | 291 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 23.4% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Mosgiel |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.oamaruint.school.nz | silverstre.am |
The verdict
- •Silverstream (South) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.7 vs 37.9).
- •Silverstream (South) Primary School does better on roll size (337 vs 291).
- •Silverstream (South) Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs -4.8%).
- •Silverstream (South) Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 291.
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 Oamaru Intermediate better than Silverstream (South) Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverstream (South) Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 37.9 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 Oamaru Intermediate and Silverstream (South) Primary School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Oamaru and Mosgiel in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oamaru Intermediate: 477. Silverstream (South) Primary School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oamaru Intermediate and Silverstream (South) Primary School rank in Otago?
Oamaru Intermediate is 74th of 85 and Silverstream (South) Primary School is 59th of 85 among intermediate schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).