St Kevins College (Oamaru)
44A Taward Street, Oamaru · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #32 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Oamaru looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is St Kevins College (Oamaru) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St Kevins College (Oamaru) scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Comprehensive systems to monitor and manage students' whereabouts and leave
- Well-informed trust board with wide-ranging monthly reporting on student wellbeing and compliance
- Strong focus on supporting students' school learning with tailored supervised study
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2022-07-11 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- Boarders are provided with an environment that supports their physical and emotional safety well
- The hostel uses comprehensive and well understood systems to monitor and manage students' whereabouts and leave
- The hostel trust board is very well informed through wide-ranging monthly reporting about hostel students' wellbeing and matters of compliance, safety, monitoring and maintenance
- Supporting students' school learning is a key focus for hostel staff
- Hostel students' learning and ongoing progress is usefully shared with hostel staff and factored into student support
"Boarders are provided with an environment that supports their physical and emotional safety well."
International students
SIEBA member · Boarding available
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Frequently asked
Is St Kevins College (Oamaru) a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, St Kevins College (Oamaru) scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-07 review identified 6 key findings. Boarders are provided with an environment that supports their physical and emotional safety well
How do I enrol my child at St Kevins College (Oamaru)?
Contact the school directly on 03-4371665, email college@stkevins.school.nz, or visit www.stkevins.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?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
St Kevins College (Oamaru) has 474 students, with an EQI of 447 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed St Kevins College (Oamaru) in 2022-07, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 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
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- stkevins.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz