St Kevins College (Oamaru) vs Waitaki Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students
| Measure | St Kevins College (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago | Waitaki Boys' High School Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 28 | #20 of 28 |
| National rank | #173 of 486 | #249 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 487 | 418 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 477 |
| Total roll | 487 | 418 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11% | 13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.8% | 76.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.4% | 55.1% |
| Māori students | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 14.4% |
| International students | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Oamaru | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.stkevins.school.nz | www.waitakibhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.7 vs 48.1).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 477).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on roll size (487 vs 418).
- •Waitaki Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 11%).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (79.8% vs 76.9%).
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) is the larger school with 487 students compared with 418.
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) is a state integrated school while Waitaki Boys' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Kevins College (Oamaru) is co-educational and Waitaki Boys' High School is boys.
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 Waitaki Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Kevins College (Oamaru) ranks higher (59.7 vs 48.1 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 Waitaki Boys' High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oamaru and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Kevins College (Oamaru): 447. Waitaki Boys' High School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Kevins College (Oamaru) and Waitaki Boys' High School rank in Otago?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) is 13th of 28 and Waitaki Boys' High School is 20th of 28 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).