Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Calton Hill, Otago 9012 · Dunedin City
About Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is a state special school located in Calton Hill, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 81 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 22.2%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 0%.
Published measures
All figures published for Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 498
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 81
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 34.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- 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 Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
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St Clair School
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371 students · 1.3 km away
Balaclava School
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260 students · 1.7 km away
Mornington School
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247 students · 1.9 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
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Similar schools
State special school schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School a good school?
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School rank in Otago?
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School had 81 students in 2026, a change of +35% over five years.
Is Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is classified as a special school. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.