St Kevins College (Oamaru) vs Te Pākihi o Maru
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
| Measure | St Kevins College (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago | Te Pākihi o Maru Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 28 | #77 of 85 |
| National rank | #173 of 486 | #1266 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 487 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 502 |
| Total roll | 487 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11% | 71.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.4% | – |
| Māori students | 10.3% | 21.5% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 30.8% |
| International students | 4.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.stkevins.school.nz | www.tepakihiomaru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.7 vs 32.5).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 502).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on roll size (487 vs 130).
- •Te Pākihi o Maru does better on roll growth (5 years) (71.4% vs 11%).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) is the larger school with 487 students compared with 130.
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) is a state integrated school while Te Pākihi o Maru is a state 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 St Kevins College (Oamaru) better than Te Pākihi o Maru?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Kevins College (Oamaru) ranks higher (59.7 vs 32.5 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 St Kevins College (Oamaru) and Te Pākihi o Maru?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Oamaru and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Kevins College (Oamaru): 447. Te Pākihi o Maru: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Kevins College (Oamaru) and Te Pākihi o Maru rank in Otago?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) is 13th of 28 and Te Pākihi o Maru is 77th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).