Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School vs North East Valley Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
| Measure | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia, Otago | North East Valley Normal School North East Valley, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 85 | #62 of 85 |
| National rank | #499 of 1,559 | #905 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 80 | 193 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 450 |
| Total roll | 80 | 193 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.9% | -14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 8.3% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Maia | North East Valley |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunedinsteiner.nz | www.nevn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.9 vs 48.7).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 450).
- •North East Valley Normal School does better on roll size (193 vs 80).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.9% vs -14%).
- •North East Valley Normal School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 80.
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated school while North East Valley Normal School is a state 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 Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School better than North East Valley Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (64.9 vs 48.7 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 Rudolf Steiner School and North East Valley Normal School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Maia and North East Valley in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School: 418. North East Valley Normal School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School and North East Valley Normal School rank in Otago?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is 35th of 85 and North East Valley Normal School is 62nd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).