Abbotsford School vs Balaclava School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
| Measure | Abbotsford School Karaka, Otago | Balaclava School Balaclava, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 85 | #42 of 85 |
| National rank | #728 of 1,559 | #624 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 290 | 260 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 428 |
| Total roll | 290 | 260 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | -6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karaka | Balaclava |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.abbotsford.school.nz | www.balaclava.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Balaclava School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.1 vs 55.8).
- •Balaclava School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 438).
- •Abbotsford School does better on roll size (290 vs 260).
- •Abbotsford School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.7% vs -6.7%).
- •Abbotsford School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbotsford School better than Balaclava School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Balaclava School ranks higher (60.1 vs 55.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbotsford School and Balaclava School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Karaka and Balaclava in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Abbotsford School: 438. Balaclava School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Abbotsford School and Balaclava School rank in Otago?
Abbotsford School is 49th of 85 and Balaclava School is 42nd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).