Fenwick School vs Rosebank School (Balclutha)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 159 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students
| Measure | Fenwick School South Hill, Otago | Rosebank School (Balclutha) Balclutha, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 85 | #71 of 85 |
| National rank | #1045 of 1,559 | #1052 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 287 | 216 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 465 |
| Total roll | 287 | 216 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.6% | 20.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 14.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | South Hill | Balclutha |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.fenwick.school.nz | www.rosebankprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (43.0 vs 42.6).
- •Fenwick School does better on roll size (287 vs 216).
- •Fenwick School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.5% vs -19.4%).
- •Fenwick School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 216.
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 Fenwick School better than Rosebank School (Balclutha)?
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 Fenwick School and Rosebank School (Balclutha)?
About 159 km in a straight line, between South Hill and Balclutha in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fenwick School: 465. Rosebank School (Balclutha): 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fenwick School and Rosebank School (Balclutha) rank in Otago?
Fenwick School is 69th of 85 and Rosebank School (Balclutha) is 71st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).