Balfour School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Balfour, Southland 9746 · Southland District
#10 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#615 of 1,559 nationally
About Balfour School
Balfour School is a state contributing located in Balfour, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 71 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 10th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.5%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)421
- Roll size (10%)71
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-28.9%
- 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 Balfour School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 421
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 71
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -28.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 Balfour School has changed over time.
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Schools near Balfour School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Dipton School
Dipton · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Mararoa School
Te Anau · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Mossburn School
Mossburn · State contributing · Years 1–6
56 students
Hauroko Valley Primary School
Tuatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Balfour School a good school?
Balfour School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 48 in Southland. 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 Balfour School rank in Southland?
Balfour School ranks #10 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #615 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Balfour School?
Balfour School had 71 students in 2026, a change of -29% over five years.
Is Balfour School a primary school or a secondary school?
Balfour School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Balfour School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Balfour School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.