Balmacewen Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wakari, Otago 9010 · Dunedin City
#36 of 85 intermediate schools in Otago
#514 of 1,559 nationally
About Balmacewen Intermediate
Balmacewen Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Wakari, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 476 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 36th of 85 ranked intermediate schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13%; pacific students 4.8%; international students 0.2%.
There are 3 schools in Wakari; Balmacewen Intermediate ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)425
- Roll size (10%)476
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.1%
- 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 Balmacewen Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 476
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Balmacewen Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Balmacewen Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 568 m away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 696 m away
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students · 733 m away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 779 m away
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 841 m away
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 884 m away
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students · 1.4 km away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 1.4 km away
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin · State activity centre
· 1.4 km away
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
Cromwell Primary School
Cromwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
Waitati School
Waitati · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Maheno School
Maheno · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Balmacewen Intermediate a good school?
Balmacewen Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #36 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 Balmacewen Intermediate rank in Otago?
Balmacewen Intermediate ranks #36 of 85 intermediate schools in Otago and #514 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Balmacewen Intermediate?
Balmacewen Intermediate had 476 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Balmacewen Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Balmacewen Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Balmacewen Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Balmacewen Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.