Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maia, Otago 9022 · Dunedin City
#35 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#499 of 1,559 nationally
About Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated full primary located in Maia, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 80 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 35th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.5%; pacific students 5%; international students 2.5%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)418
- Roll size (10%)80
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)34.9%
- 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 Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 80
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 34.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School has changed over time.
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Schools near Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 1.0 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students · 1.7 km away
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students · 2.6 km away
Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students · 2.7 km away
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 2.9 km away
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 2.9 km away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students · 3.4 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students · 3.5 km away
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 3.8 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School a good school?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 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 Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School rank in Otago?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School ranks #35 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #499 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School had 80 students in 2026, a change of +35% over five years.
Is Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.