Musselburgh School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Musselburgh, Otago 9012 · Dunedin City
#82 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#1356 of 1,559 nationally
About Musselburgh School
Musselburgh School is a state contributing located in Musselburgh, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 141 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 82nd of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.5%; pacific students 12.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Musselburgh; Musselburgh School ranks 2nd 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%)500
- Roll size (10%)141
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.1%
- 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 Musselburgh School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 500
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 141
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.1%
- 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 Musselburgh School has changed over time.
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Schools near Musselburgh School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students · 222 m away
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students · 771 m away
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students · 1.1 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students · 1.2 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 1.6 km away
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.8 km away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 1.8 km away
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 1.8 km away
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students · 1.9 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Concord School
Concord · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students
Halfway Bush School
Halfway Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Milton School
Milton · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Musselburgh School a good school?
Musselburgh School has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #82 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 Musselburgh School rank in Otago?
Musselburgh School ranks #82 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #1356 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Musselburgh School?
Musselburgh School had 141 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Musselburgh School a primary school or a secondary school?
Musselburgh School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Musselburgh School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Musselburgh School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.