Bathgate Park School vs St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 614 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
| Measure | Bathgate Park School South Dunedin, Otago | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #84 of 85 | #29 of 85 |
| National rank | #1439 of 1,559 | #448 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 124 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 425 |
| Total roll | 124 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -31% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 20.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | South Dunedin | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bathgatepark.school.nz | www.stbernadettes.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 24.9).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 510).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on roll size (188 vs 124).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -31%).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is the larger school with 188 students compared with 124.
- •Bathgate Park School is a state school while St Bernadette's School (Forbury) 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 Bathgate Park School better than St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Forbury) ranks higher (67.9 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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
About 614 m in a straight line, between South Dunedin and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bathgate Park School: 510. St Bernadette's School (Forbury): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bathgate Park School and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) rank in Otago?
Bathgate Park School is 84th of 85 and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is 29th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).