New ZealandOtagoOamaruPembroke School (Oamaru)

Pembroke School (Oamaru)

StateContributingCo-Educational
Oamaru, Otago · Medium urban area
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Roll227enrolled students
EQI496+41 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI496
vs National+41 (avg 455)
Roll227
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Pembroke School (Oamaru)

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
496+33
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
227
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
12.3%-19.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
36.6%+24.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Pembroke School (Oamaru) is a state contributing school in Oamaru, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 227 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 496 (above-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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaitaki District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9400
MoE School ID3737

Student Demographics

Total Roll227
European/Pakeha48.9%
Maori12.3%
Pacific36.6%
Asian13.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
48.9%
Maori
12.3%
Pacific
36.6%
Asian
13.2%
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 EQI496
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)