State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Ardgowan School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Lower Waitaki, Oamaru, with 129 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Ardgowan School, Ministry school number 3704 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
129students
Ardgowan School had 129 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 129 students on the roll, so they sum to about 124%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
453EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Enrolment zone — advisory
Ardgowan School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Kevins College (Oamaru) | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 483 | 1.3 km |
| Oamaru Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 290 | 2.1 km |
| Pembroke School (Oamaru) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 234 | 2.2 km |
| Waitaki Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 425 | 2.7 km |
| Waitaki Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 396 | 3.1 km |
| Te Pākihi o Maru | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 122 | 3.4 km |
| St Joseph's School (Oamaru) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 145 | 3.5 km |
| Weston School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 243 | 4.3 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Ardgowan School vs Pembroke School (Oamaru)
- Ardgowan School vs Te Pākihi o Maru
- Ardgowan School vs St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Common questions
What year levels does Ardgowan School cover?
Ardgowan School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Ardgowan School?
129 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Ardgowan School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Ardgowan School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Ardgowan School a state school?
Ardgowan School is a state school.