Romahapa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Balclutha, Otago 9271 · Clutha District
#54 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#811 of 1,559 nationally
About Romahapa School
Romahapa School is a state full primary located in Balclutha, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 66 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 54th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.1%; pacific students 15.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Balclutha; Romahapa School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)438
- Roll size (10%)66
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.7%
- 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 Romahapa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 66
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.2%
- 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 Romahapa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Romahapa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Warepa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 11 km away
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students · 11 km away
South Otago High School
Rosebank · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
477 students · 11 km away
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 12 km away
Balclutha School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 12 km away
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 12 km away
The Catlins Area School
Owaka · State composite · Years 1–13
127 students · 13 km away
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Romahapa School a good school?
Romahapa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #54 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 Romahapa School rank in Otago?
Romahapa School ranks #54 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #811 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Romahapa School?
Romahapa School had 66 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Romahapa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Romahapa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Romahapa School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Romahapa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.