George Street Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dunedin, Otago 9016 · Dunedin City
#19 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#359 of 1,559 nationally
About George Street Normal School
George Street Normal School is a state contributing located in Dunedin, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 399 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 19th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.5%; pacific students 3.8%; international students 1%.
There are 10 schools in Dunedin; George Street Normal School ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)403
- Roll size (10%)399
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.8%
- 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 George Street Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 399
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at George Street Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near George Street Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 847 m away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students · 898 m away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students · 968 m away
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students · 1.1 km away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 1.2 km away
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.2 km away
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 1.4 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students · 1.4 km away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 1.5 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Street Normal School a good school?
George Street Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #19 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 George Street Normal School rank in Otago?
George Street Normal School ranks #19 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #359 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend George Street Normal School?
George Street Normal School had 399 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is George Street Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
George Street Normal School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near George Street Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Street Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.