Dunedin North Intermediate vs George Street Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 968 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students
| Measure | Dunedin North Intermediate Dunedin, Otago | George Street Normal School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 85 | #19 of 85 |
| National rank | #459 of 1,559 | #359 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 269 | 399 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 403 |
| Total roll | 269 | 399 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.5% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| International students | 1.1% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dni.school.nz | www.georgestreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •George Street Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.3 vs 66.9).
- •George Street Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 435).
- •George Street Normal School does better on roll size (399 vs 269).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -15.8%).
- •George Street Normal School is the larger school with 399 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 Dunedin North Intermediate better than George Street Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), George Street Normal School ranks higher (71.3 vs 66.9 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 Dunedin North Intermediate and George Street Normal School?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin North Intermediate: 435. George Street Normal School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin North Intermediate and George Street Normal School rank in Otago?
Dunedin North Intermediate is 31st of 85 and George Street Normal School is 19th of 85 among intermediate schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).