Port Chalmers School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Port Chalmers, Otago 9023 · Dunedin City
#65 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#935 of 1,559 nationally
About Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers School is a state full primary located in Port Chalmers, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 82 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 65th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.4%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)448
- Roll size (10%)82
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-19.3%
- 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 Port Chalmers School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 448
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 82
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -19.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 Port Chalmers School has changed over time.
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Schools near Port Chalmers School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sawyers Bay School
Sawyers Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 1.3 km away
Broad Bay School
Broad Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 3.0 km away
Portobello School
Portobello · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students · 3.6 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students · 4.2 km away
Pūrākaunui School
Purakaunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 5.5 km away
Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students · 5.6 km away
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 5.8 km away
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 6.8 km away
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 7.4 km away
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Omakau School
Omakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
88 students
Papakaio School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Clinton School
Clinton · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Five Forks School
Waitaki · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Port Chalmers School a good school?
Port Chalmers School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #65 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 Port Chalmers School rank in Otago?
Port Chalmers School ranks #65 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #935 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Port Chalmers School?
Port Chalmers School had 82 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Port Chalmers School a primary school or a secondary school?
Port Chalmers School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Port Chalmers School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Port Chalmers School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.