Balaclava School vs St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 695 m 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
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
| Measure | Balaclava School Balaclava, Otago | St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) Mornington, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 85 | #17 of 85 |
| National rank | #624 of 1,559 | #354 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 260 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 387 |
| Total roll | 260 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.7% | -13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balaclava | Mornington |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.balaclava.school.nz/ | www.stfrancisxavier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.5 vs 60.1).
- •St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 428).
- •Balaclava School does better on roll size (260 vs 96).
- •Balaclava School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.7% vs -13.8%).
- •Balaclava School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 96.
- •Balaclava School is a state school while St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) ranks higher (71.5 vs 60.1 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 Balaclava School and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Balaclava and Mornington in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balaclava School: 428. St Francis Xavier School (Mornington): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balaclava School and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) rank in Otago?
Balaclava School is 42nd of 85 and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is 17th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).