Pembroke School (Oamaru) vs St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
| Measure | Pembroke School (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago | St Joseph's School (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 85 | #51 of 85 |
| National rank | #1303 of 1,559 | #754 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 232 | 149 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 437 |
| Total roll | 232 | 149 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 36.2% | 13.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.pembroke.school.nz | www.stjoseph.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.9 vs 31.0).
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 496).
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) does better on roll size (232 vs 149).
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.8% vs -7.9%).
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) is the larger school with 232 students compared with 149.
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) is a state school while St Joseph's School (Oamaru) 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 Pembroke School (Oamaru) better than St Joseph's School (Oamaru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Oamaru) ranks higher (54.9 vs 31.0 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 Pembroke School (Oamaru) and St Joseph's School (Oamaru)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oamaru and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pembroke School (Oamaru): 496. St Joseph's School (Oamaru): 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pembroke School (Oamaru) and St Joseph's School (Oamaru) rank in Otago?
Pembroke School (Oamaru) is 79th of 85 and St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is 51st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).