Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School vs Port Chalmers School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 5.8 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
Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
| Measure | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia, Otago | Port Chalmers School Port Chalmers, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 85 | #65 of 85 |
| National rank | #499 of 1,559 | #935 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 80 | 82 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 448 |
| Total roll | 80 | 82 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.9% | -19.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 3.7% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maia | Port Chalmers |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunedinsteiner.nz | www.portchalmers.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.9 vs 47.6).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 448).
- •Port Chalmers School does better on roll size (82 vs 80).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.9% vs -19.3%).
- •Port Chalmers School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 80.
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated school while Port Chalmers 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 Port Chalmers School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (64.9 vs 47.6 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 Port Chalmers School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Maia and Port Chalmers in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School: 418. Port Chalmers School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School and Port Chalmers School rank in Otago?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is 35th of 85 and Port Chalmers School is 65th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).