Abbotsford School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karaka, Otago 9052 · Dunedin City
#49 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#728 of 1,559 nationally
About Abbotsford School
Abbotsford School is a state full primary located in Karaka, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 290 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 49th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 5.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)438
- Roll size (10%)290
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Abbotsford School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 290
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Abbotsford School has changed over time.
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Schools near Abbotsford School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students · 946 m away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 1.2 km away
Green Island School
Green Island · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 1.5 km away
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students · 2.2 km away
Concord School
Concord · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students · 3.0 km away
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 3.8 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students · 4.0 km away
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 4.3 km away
Brockville School
Brockville · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 4.4 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Romahapa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Abbotsford School a good school?
Abbotsford School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #49 of 85 in Otago. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Abbotsford School rank in Otago?
Abbotsford School ranks #49 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #728 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Abbotsford School?
Abbotsford School had 290 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Abbotsford School a primary school or a secondary school?
Abbotsford School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Abbotsford School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Abbotsford School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.