Balclutha School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Balclutha, Otago 9230 · Clutha District
#68 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#1016 of 1,559 nationally
About Balclutha School
Balclutha School is a state full primary located in Balclutha, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 220 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 68th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (72th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.1%; pacific students 17.7%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Balclutha; Balclutha School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)481
- Roll size (10%)220
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)37.2%
- 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 Balclutha School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 220
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 37.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.7%
- 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 Balclutha School has changed over time.
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Schools near Balclutha School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 426 m away
South Otago High School
Rosebank · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
477 students · 1.3 km away
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students · 1.5 km away
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 3.0 km away
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 9.5 km away
Warepa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 9.8 km away
Romahapa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students
Hampden School
Hampden · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Waikoikoi School
Waikoikoi · State contributing · Years 1–6
15 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Balclutha School a good school?
Balclutha School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #68 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 Balclutha School rank in Otago?
Balclutha School ranks #68 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #1016 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Balclutha School?
Balclutha School had 220 students in 2026, a change of +37% over five years.
Is Balclutha School a primary school or a secondary school?
Balclutha School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Balclutha School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Balclutha School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.