Schools in Clutha District, Otago (2026)
24 schools · 2,592 students · 22 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 465.
Ranked schools in Clutha District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 167St Joseph's School (Balclutha)Balclutha · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 67 students
- 258Warepa SchoolBalclutha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 70 students
- 354Heriot SchoolHeriot · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 441 · 67 students
- 453Romahapa SchoolBalclutha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 66 students
- 551South Otago High SchoolRosebank · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 475 · 477 students
- 650Clutha Valley SchoolGreenfield · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 114 students
- 749Lawrence Area SchoolLawrence · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 460 · 129 students
- 849Tapanui SchoolTapanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 72 students
- 949The Catlins Area SchoolOwaka · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 470 · 127 students
- 1048Clinton SchoolClinton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 67 students
- 1144Balclutha SchoolBalclutha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 481 · 220 students
- 1243Blue Mountain CollegeTapanui · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 463 · 230 students
- 1343Rosebank School (Balclutha)Balclutha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 216 students
- 1442Stirling SchoolStirling · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 79 students
- 1540St Mary's School (Milton)Milton · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 65 students
- 1635Tokomairiro High SchoolMilton · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 500 · 196 students
- 1730Milton SchoolMilton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 109 students
- 1829Kaitangata SchoolKaitangata · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 496 · 101 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Balclutha) Balclutha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 66.9 Top 25% | 410 | 67 |
| 2 | Warepa School Balclutha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 57.6 Top 50% | 433 | 70 |
| 3 | Heriot School Heriot · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.5 Top 50% | 441 | 67 |
| 4 | Romahapa School Balclutha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 52.7 Top 50% | 438 | 66 |
| 5 | South Otago High School Rosebank · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.8 Top 50% | 475 | 477 |
| 6 | Clutha Valley School Greenfield · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 49.8 Top 50% | 445 | 114 |
| 7 | Lawrence Area School Lawrence · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 49.4 Top 50% | 460 | 129 |
| 8 | Tapanui School Tapanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.1 Lower 50% | 445 | 72 |
| 9 | The Catlins Area School Owaka · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 48.8 Top 50% | 470 | 127 |
| 10 | Clinton School Clinton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.9 Lower 50% | 447 | 67 |
| 11 | Balclutha School Balclutha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 44.1 Lower 50% | 481 | 220 |
| 12 | Blue Mountain College Tapanui · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 43.1 Lower 50% | 463 | 230 |
| 13 | Rosebank School (Balclutha) Balclutha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 42.6 Lower 50% | 465 | 216 |
| 14 | Stirling School Stirling · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.5 Lower 50% | 469 | 79 |
| 15 | St Mary's School (Milton) Milton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 40.0 Lower 50% | 465 | 65 |
| 16 | Tokomairiro High School Milton · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 34.5 Lower 50% | 500 | 196 |
| 17 | Milton School Milton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 30.4 Lower 50% | 492 | 109 |
| 18 | Kaitangata School Kaitangata · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 28.9 Lower 50% | 496 | 101 |
Other schools in Clutha District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Waihola District School
Waihola · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Waikoikoi School
Waikoikoi · State contributing · Years 1–6
15 students
Waitahuna School
Waitahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
7 students
Tokoiti School
Tokoiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Taieri Beach School
Taieri Mouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Clutha District?
St Joseph's School (Balclutha) is the highest-ranked school in Clutha District with a Success Index (NZ) of 66.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Clutha District?
Clutha District has 24 schools (12 full primary, 7 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 2 composite, 2 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 2,592 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Clutha District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Clutha District is 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.