Balmacewen Intermediate vs Dunedin North Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students
| Measure | Balmacewen Intermediate Wakari, Otago | Dunedin North Intermediate Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #36 of 85 | #31 of 85 |
| National rank | #514 of 1,559 | #459 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 476 | 269 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 435 |
| Total roll | 476 | 269 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.1% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 17.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Wakari | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.balmacewen.school.nz | www.dni.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunedin North Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.9 vs 64.5).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 435).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate does better on roll size (476 vs 269).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -7.1%).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate is the larger school with 476 students compared with 269.
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 Balmacewen Intermediate better than Dunedin North Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunedin North Intermediate ranks higher (66.9 vs 64.5 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 Balmacewen Intermediate and Dunedin North Intermediate?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wakari and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmacewen Intermediate: 425. Dunedin North Intermediate: 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmacewen Intermediate and Dunedin North Intermediate rank in Otago?
Balmacewen Intermediate is 36th of 85 and Dunedin North Intermediate is 31st of 85 among intermediate schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).