St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dunedin, Otago 9012 · Dunedin City
#29 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#448 of 1,559 nationally
About St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is a state integrated contributing located in Dunedin, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 188 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 29th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (49th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.9%; pacific students 20.2%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Dunedin; St Bernadette's School (Forbury) ranks 4th of 9 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%)425
- Roll size (10%)188
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.7%
- 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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 188
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.2%
- 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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students · 165 m away
Carisbrook School
Caversham · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students · 496 m away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 614 m away
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 716 m away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 838 m away
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.1 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 1.4 km away
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 1.8 km away
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 2.0 km away
Concord School
Concord · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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58 students
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
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52 students
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernadette's School (Forbury) a good school?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury) rank in Otago?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) ranks #29 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #448 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) had 188 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is St Bernadette's School (Forbury) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Bernadette's School (Forbury); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.