Bathgate Park School vs Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
124 students
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
54 students
| Measure | Bathgate Park School South Dunedin, Otago | Pine Hill School (Dunedin) Pine Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 85 | โ |
| National rank | #1439 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 124 | 54 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 509 |
| Total roll | 124 | 54 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -31% | 27.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 13% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | South Dunedin | Pine Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bathgatepark.school.nz | pinehilldunedin.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPine Hill School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.9 vs 24.9).
- โขPine Hill School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 510).
- โขBathgate Park School does better on roll size (124 vs 54).
- โขPine Hill School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.7% vs -31%).
- โขBathgate Park School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 54.
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 Bathgate Park School better than Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pine Hill School (Dunedin) ranks higher (25.9 vs 24.9 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 Bathgate Park School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between South Dunedin and Pine Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bathgate Park School: 510. Pine Hill School (Dunedin): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bathgate Park School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Bathgate Park School is 84th of 85 and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).