Pembroke School (Oamaru) vs St Kevins College (Oamaru)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.5 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 Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
| Measure | Pembroke School (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago | St Kevins College (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 85 | #13 of 28 |
| National rank | #1303 of 1,559 | #173 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 232 | 487 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 447 |
| Total roll | 232 | 487 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | 11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 58.4% |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 36.2% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.pembroke.school.nz | www.stkevins.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.7 vs 31.0).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 496).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on roll size (487 vs 232).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on roll growth (5 years) (11% vs -6.8%).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) is the larger school with 487 students compared with 232.
- •Pembroke School (Oamaru) is a state school while St Kevins College (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 Kevins College (Oamaru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Kevins College (Oamaru) ranks higher (59.7 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 Kevins College (Oamaru)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oamaru and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pembroke School (Oamaru): 496. St Kevins College (Oamaru): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pembroke School (Oamaru) and St Kevins College (Oamaru) rank in Otago?
Pembroke School (Oamaru) is 79th of 85 and St Kevins College (Oamaru) is 13th of 28 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).