Oamaru Intermediate
Pembroke Street, Oamaru · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,725 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Oamaru Intermediate has an inclusive learning culture with clear expectations that support students' sense of belonging and positive relationships. The school uses targeted programmes and community partnerships to respond to diverse learning needs. ERO findings from September 2023 identified that a significant proportion of students need targeted learning support in reading and writing.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Oamaru looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Oamaru Intermediate a good school?
Oamaru Intermediate scores 57/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Inclusive learning culture, underpinned by clear and consistent expectations, that fosters students' sense of belonging, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships with others
- Responsive curriculum and targeted programmes that respond to the diverse learning needs of students
- Good use of community partnerships to enhance the school's ability to meet students' wellbeing and learning needs
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 51.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-4.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
71/100 from ERO review 2020-06 · below band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 71/100.
Latest ERO review
2023-09-06 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- A significant proportion of students need targeted learning support to achieve at expected levels in reading and writing
- The school has a diverse roll and leaders and teachers want to ensure curriculum and teaching responds effectively to all students' needs, culture, language and identities
- Inclusive learning culture underpinned by clear and consistent expectations fosters students' sense of belonging, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships
- Responsive curriculum and targeted programmes respond to the diverse learning needs of students
"the school has a diverse roll and leaders and teachers want to ensure curriculum and teaching responds effectively to all students' needs, culture, language and identities"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
51.0
22 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$3.73M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,944
2018
$2.4M
2019
$2.1M
2020
$2.8M
2021
$3.2M
2022
$3.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 152
- Year 08 162
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 72.8%
- Pacific 20.2%
- Māori 14.1%
- Asian 6.4%
- Other / MELAA 1.6%
Location
Pembroke Street, Oamaru. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Oamaru Intermediate.
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Contributing · 0.3km · 263 roll
43
-14 vs this
Waitaki Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.8km · 413 roll
52
-5 vs this
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.2km · 474 roll
75
+18 vs this
Waitaki Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1.7km · 391 roll
60
+3 vs this
Te Pākihi o Maru
Contributing · 2km · 132 roll
58
+1 vs this
Ardgowan School
Full Primary · 2.1km · 137 roll
44
-13 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Oamaru Intermediate a good school?
Oamaru Intermediate scores 57/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-09 review identified 4 key findings. A significant proportion of students need targeted learning support to achieve at expected levels in reading and writing
How do I enrol my child at Oamaru Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 03-4370822, email office@oamaruint.school.nz, or visit www.oamaruint.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Oamaru Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Oamaru Intermediate has 312 students, with an EQI of 477 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Oamaru Intermediate in 2023-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz