Clinton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Clinton, Otago 9534 · Clutha District
#64 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#928 of 1,559 nationally
About Clinton School
Clinton School is a state full primary located in Clinton, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 67 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 64th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.9%; pacific students 0%; 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%)447
- Roll size (10%)67
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.4%
- 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 Clinton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 67
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Clinton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Clinton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Alexandra Primary School
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208 students
Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Omakau School
Omakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
88 students
Papakaio School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
Clutha Valley School
Greenfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Tapanui School
Tapanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
72 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clinton School a good school?
Clinton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #64 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 Clinton School rank in Otago?
Clinton School ranks #64 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #928 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Clinton School?
Clinton School had 67 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Clinton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Clinton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Clinton School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Clinton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.