Silverstream (South) Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mosgiel, Otago 9053 · Dunedin City
#59 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#874 of 1,559 nationally
About Silverstream (South) Primary School
Silverstream (South) Primary School is a state contributing located in Mosgiel, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 337 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 59th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.4%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Mosgiel; Silverstream (South) Primary School ranks 3rd of 4 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%)477
- Roll size (10%)337
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.7%
- 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 Silverstream (South) Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 337
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- 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 Silverstream (South) Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Silverstream (South) Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students · 666 m away
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 828 m away
Amana Christian School
Mosgiel · Private composite · Years 1–13
61 students · 1.2 km away
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students · 1.2 km away
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 1.9 km away
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students · 3.8 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students · 4.8 km away
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 5.0 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 6.0 km away
Green Island School
Green Island · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Balclutha School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Silverstream (South) Primary School a good school?
Silverstream (South) Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #59 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 Silverstream (South) Primary School rank in Otago?
Silverstream (South) Primary School ranks #59 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #874 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Silverstream (South) Primary School?
Silverstream (South) Primary School had 337 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Silverstream (South) Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Silverstream (South) Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Silverstream (South) Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Silverstream (South) Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.