Arthur Street School vs Balmacewen Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students
| Measure | Arthur Street School City Rise, Otago | Balmacewen Intermediate Wakari, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 85 | #36 of 85 |
| National rank | #594 of 1,559 | #514 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 201 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 425 |
| Total roll | 201 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | City Rise | Wakari |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.arthurst.school.nz | www.balmacewen.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Balmacewen Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.5 vs 61.6).
- •Arthur Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 425).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate does better on roll size (476 vs 201).
- •Arthur Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -7.1%).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate is the larger school with 476 students compared with 201.
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 Arthur Street School better than Balmacewen Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Balmacewen Intermediate ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.6 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 Arthur Street School and Balmacewen Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between City Rise and Wakari in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arthur Street School: 424. Balmacewen Intermediate: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arthur Street School and Balmacewen Intermediate rank in Otago?
Arthur Street School is 39th of 85 and Balmacewen Intermediate is 36th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).