Portobello School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Portobello, Otago 9014 · Dunedin City
About Portobello School
Portobello School is a state full primary located in Portobello, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 57 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (53th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.3%; pacific students 3.5%; 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%)450
- Roll size (10%)57
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.7%
- 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 Portobello School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 57
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.5%
- 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 Portobello School has changed over time.
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Schools near Portobello School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Broad Bay School
Broad Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 2.8 km away
Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 3.6 km away
Sawyers Bay School
Sawyers Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 4.8 km away
Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students · 5.8 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students · 6.2 km away
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 7.4 km away
Pūrākaunui School
Purakaunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 7.5 km away
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 8.4 km away
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students · 9.8 km away
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 9.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Totara School
Alma · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Kakanui School
Kakanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Omakau School
Omakau · State full primary · Years 1–8
88 students
Papakaio School
Oamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
Five Forks School
Waitaki · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Portobello School a good school?
Portobello School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary 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 Portobello School rank in Otago?
Portobello School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Portobello School?
Portobello School had 57 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Portobello School a primary school or a secondary school?
Portobello School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Portobello School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Portobello School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.