Overview
Ardgowan School is a state full primary school in Oamaru, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 125 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 453 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waitaki District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitaki District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9492
MoE School ID3704
Student Demographics
Total Roll125
European/Pakeha95.2%
Maori14.4%
Pacific4.8%
Asian4%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI453
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)