Bathgate Park School vs St Clair School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 875 m 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
St Clair School
St Clair ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
371 students
| Measure | Bathgate Park School South Dunedin, Otago | St Clair School St Clair, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 85 | #37 of 85 |
| National rank | #1439 of 1,559 | #517 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 124 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 422 |
| Total roll | 124 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -31% | -9.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25% | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | South Dunedin | St Clair |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bathgatepark.school.nz | www.stclair.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Clair School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 24.9).
- โขSt Clair School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 510).
- โขSt Clair School does better on roll size (371 vs 124).
- โขSt Clair School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.9% vs -31%).
- โขSt Clair School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 124.
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 Clair School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Clair School ranks higher (64.4 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 Clair School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between South Dunedin and St Clair in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bathgate Park School: 510. St Clair School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bathgate Park School and St Clair School rank in Otago?
Bathgate Park School is 84th of 85 and St Clair School is 37th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).