Ōpoho School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opoho, Otago 9010 · Dunedin City
#34 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#483 of 1,559 nationally
About Ōpoho School
Ōpoho School is a state contributing located in Opoho, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 123 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 34th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (81th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.8%; pacific students 4.9%; international students 0.8%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)410
- Roll size (10%)123
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-25%
- 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 Ōpoho School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 410
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 123
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -25%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ōpoho School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōpoho School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 521 m away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students · 837 m away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students · 932 m away
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 972 m away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students · 1.4 km away
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.7 km away
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students · 1.7 km away
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 2.2 km away
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 2.5 km away
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students
Hāwea Flat School
Hawea Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Lee Stream School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōpoho School a good school?
Ōpoho School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 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 Ōpoho School rank in Otago?
Ōpoho School ranks #34 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #483 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōpoho School?
Ōpoho School had 123 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Ōpoho School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōpoho School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōpoho School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ōpoho School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.