State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Totara School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Maheno, Alma, with 18 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Totara School, Ministry school number 3847 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
18students
Totara School had 18 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 18 students on the roll, so they sum to about 111%, 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
450EQI
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
Totara School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 243 | 4.9 km |
| Fenwick School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 281 | 5.3 km |
| St Joseph's School (Oamaru) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 145 | 6.5 km |
| Te Pākihi o Maru | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 122 | 6.6 km |
| Waitaki Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 396 | 7.0 km |
| Maheno School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 92 | 7.2 km |
| Kakanui School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 38 | 7.5 km |
| Pembroke School (Oamaru) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 234 | 8.2 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
- Totara School vs Weston School
- Totara School vs Fenwick School
- Totara School vs St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Common questions
What year levels does Totara School cover?
Totara School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Totara School?
18 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Totara School have an enrolment zone?
No. Totara School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Totara School a state school?
Totara School is a state school.