Balclutha School vs St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 426 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balclutha School
Balclutha ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
220 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
67 students
| Measure | Balclutha School Balclutha, Otago | St Joseph's School (Balclutha) Balclutha, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #68 of 85 | #32 of 85 |
| National rank | #1016 of 1,559 | #461 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 220 | 67 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 410 |
| Total roll | 220 | 67 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.1% | 3% |
| Pacific students | 17.7% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balclutha | Balclutha |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.balclutha.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Balclutha) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.9 vs 44.1).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Balclutha) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 481).
- โขBalclutha School does better on roll size (220 vs 67).
- โขBalclutha School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.2% vs 22.2%).
- โขBalclutha School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 67.
- โขBalclutha School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Balclutha) 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 Balclutha School better than St Joseph's School (Balclutha)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Balclutha) ranks higher (66.9 vs 44.1 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 Balclutha School and St Joseph's School (Balclutha)?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Balclutha and Balclutha in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balclutha School: 481. St Joseph's School (Balclutha): 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balclutha School and St Joseph's School (Balclutha) rank in Otago?
Balclutha School is 68th of 85 and St Joseph's School (Balclutha) is 32nd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).