Schools in Mosgiel
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 6 schools in and around Mosgiel (Otago & Southland) — 4 primary, 2 secondary. St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
6 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Mosgiel schools by suburb
1 Mosgiel suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Mosgiel ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing87Trajectory57ERO review86 - View profile →
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Academic73Outcomes54Retention78Wellbeing37Trajectory58ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing58Trajectory39ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing47Trajectory49ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing27Trajectory58ERO review82 - View profile →
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention0Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review82
What the record says about Mosgiel schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
St Mary's School (Mosgiel) is a full primary school with 146 students. ERO's June 2023 review identified that writing achievement has plateaued over the past two years and noted the school has a significant number of English language learners. The school and ERO are working together to evaluate delivery of a consistent literacy programme. Strengths include staff commitment to new pedagogical approaches supported by professional development, effective whānau communication, and a teaching and learning focus aligned with strategic goals.
Full source-linked profile →Taieri College
Taieri College received an ERO review in February 2023 focusing on literacy and student support. The school has implemented a school-wide literacy focus with professional learning for teachers, and leaders are working to accelerate progress for students requiring support to succeed in NCEA and beyond. Strengths include an inclusive environment supporting all students' sense of belonging, and leadership progress in supporting Māori and all learners to engage with te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori.
Full source-linked profile →East Taieri School
East Taieri School received a Te Ara Huarau review in September 2023. The school demonstrates effective leadership that ensures strong curriculum planning and implementation, with leaders and teachers having built capability in culturally responsive teaching. Teaching practice responds well to the diverse interests, needs and abilities of students, with a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Elmgrove School
Elmgrove School's Board Assurance Review in March 2023 found the Board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, and Management of Health, Safety and Welfare. No composite score was available at the time of this review. There is no active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Mosgiel schools
What schools are in Mosgiel?
Mosgiel has 6 schools on our records (4 primary, 2 secondary): Taieri College, Amana Christian School, Silverstream (South) Primary School, East Taieri School, Elmgrove School, St Mary's School (Mosgiel). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Mosgiel?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Mary's School (Mosgiel) ranks highest among Mosgiel schools (79/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Taieri College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Mosgiel?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Mosgiel does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Mosgiel address.
Decile or EQI — how are Mosgiel schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).