Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026North East Valley, Otago 9010 · Dunedin City
About Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is a state integrated contributing located in North East Valley, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 58 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.6%; pacific students 10.3%; international students 3.4%.
There are 2 schools in North East Valley; Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) ranks 1st 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%)427
- Roll size (10%)58
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)68.3%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 427
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 58
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 68.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students · 95 m away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students · 801 m away
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 870 m away
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 896 m away
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students · 898 m away
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students · 932 m away
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 1.1 km away
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.6 km away
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students · 1.8 km away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) a good school?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing 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 Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) had 58 students in 2026, a change of +68% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart School (Dunedin); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.