St Clair School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026St Clair, Otago 9012 · Dunedin City
#37 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#517 of 1,559 nationally
About St Clair School
St Clair School is a state contributing located in St Clair, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 371 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 37th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.2%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in St Clair; St Clair School 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%)422
- Roll size (10%)371
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.9%
- 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 Clair School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 422
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 371
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Clair School has changed over time.
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Schools near St Clair School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 481 m away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 590 m away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 875 m away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 1.1 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students · 1.3 km away
Carisbrook School
Caversham · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students · 1.6 km away
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 1.8 km away
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students · 1.9 km away
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students · 2.5 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitati School
Waitati · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
Clyde School
Clyde · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students
Cromwell Primary School
Cromwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Clair School a good school?
St Clair School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 Clair School rank in Otago?
St Clair School ranks #37 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #517 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Clair School?
St Clair School had 371 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is St Clair School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Clair School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near St Clair School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Clair School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.