Green Island School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Green Island, Otago 9018 · Dunedin City
#78 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#1290 of 1,559 nationally
About Green Island School
Green Island School is a state full primary located in Green Island, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 136 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 31.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 78th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.9%; pacific students 10.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Green Island; Green Island School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)490
- Roll size (10%)136
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.2%
- 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 Green Island School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 136
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.3%
- 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 Green Island School has changed over time.
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Schools near Green Island School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 357 m away
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 1.5 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students · 1.6 km away
Concord School
Concord · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students · 1.9 km away
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students · 3.0 km away
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 3.4 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students · 3.9 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 4.0 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students · 4.2 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waikoikoi School
Waikoikoi · State contributing · Years 1–6
15 students
Waitahuna School
Waitahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
7 students
Hampden School
Hampden · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Milton School
Milton · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Green Island School a good school?
Green Island School has a Success Index (NZ) of 31.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #78 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 Green Island School rank in Otago?
Green Island School ranks #78 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #1290 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Green Island School?
Green Island School had 136 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Green Island School a primary school or a secondary school?
Green Island School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Green Island School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Green Island School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.