Balaclava School vs Maheno School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 85 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
Maheno School
Maheno · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students
| Measure | Balaclava School Balaclava, Otago | Maheno School Maheno, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 85 | #41 of 85 |
| National rank | #624 of 1,559 | #620 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 260 | 95 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 430 |
| Total roll | 260 | 95 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.7% | 50.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balaclava | Maheno |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.balaclava.school.nz/ | www.maheno.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (60.1 vs 60.3).
- •Balaclava School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 430).
- •Balaclava School does better on roll size (260 vs 95).
- •Maheno School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.9% vs -6.7%).
- •Balaclava School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 95.
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 Balaclava School better than Maheno School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Balaclava School and Maheno School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Balaclava and Maheno in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balaclava School: 428. Maheno School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balaclava School and Maheno School rank in Otago?
Balaclava School is 42nd of 85 and Maheno School is 41st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).