Māori Hill School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maori Hill, Otago 9010 · Dunedin City
#2 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#57 of 1,559 nationally
About Māori Hill School
Māori Hill School is a state contributing located in Maori Hill, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 247 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 85.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.3%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 1.2%.
There are 2 schools in Maori Hill; Māori Hill School ranks 1st of 2 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%)373
- Roll size (10%)247
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)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 Māori Hill School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 373
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 247
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Māori Hill School has changed over time.
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Schools near Māori Hill School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students · 310 m away
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students · 847 m away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 864 m away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 884 m away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 1.1 km away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 1.2 km away
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.4 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students · 1.6 km away
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin · State activity centre
· 1.6 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
Makarora Primary School
Makarora · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Arrowtown School
Arrowtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Māori Hill School a good school?
Māori Hill School has a Success Index (NZ) of 85.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Māori Hill School rank in Otago?
Māori Hill School ranks #2 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #57 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Māori Hill School?
Māori Hill School had 247 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Māori Hill School a primary school or a secondary school?
Māori Hill School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Māori Hill School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Māori Hill School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.