Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School vs Ōpoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.6 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
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students
| Measure | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia, Otago | Ōpoho School Opoho, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 85 | #34 of 85 |
| National rank | #499 of 1,559 | #483 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 80 | 123 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 410 |
| Total roll | 80 | 123 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.9% | -25% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 4.9% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Maia | Opoho |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunedinsteiner.nz | www.opoho.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.9 vs 65.5).
- •Ōpoho School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 418).
- •Ōpoho School does better on roll size (123 vs 80).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.9% vs -25%).
- •Ōpoho School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 80.
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated school while Ōpoho 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 Ōpoho School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School and Ōpoho School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Maia and Opoho in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School: 418. Ōpoho School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School and Ōpoho School rank in Otago?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is 35th of 85 and Ōpoho School is 34th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).