Halfway Bush School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Halfway Bush, Otago 9010 · Dunedin City
About Halfway Bush School
Halfway Bush School is a state contributing located in Halfway Bush, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 40 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.5%; pacific students 20%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)498
- Roll size (10%)40
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-19.5%
- 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 Halfway Bush School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 498
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 40
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -19.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20%
- 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 Halfway Bush School has changed over time.
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Schools near Halfway Bush School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.1 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 1.2 km away
Brockville School
Brockville · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 1.2 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 1.9 km away
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 2.1 km away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 2.2 km away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 2.3 km away
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students · 2.5 km away
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 2.7 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Concord School
Concord · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Milton School
Milton · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Halfway Bush School a good school?
Halfway Bush School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Halfway Bush School rank in Otago?
Halfway Bush School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Halfway Bush School?
Halfway Bush School had 40 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Halfway Bush School a primary school or a secondary school?
Halfway Bush School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Halfway Bush School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Halfway Bush School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.