George Street Normal School vs Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 898 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
| Measure | George Street Normal School Dunedin, Otago | Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) North East Valley, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #359 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 399 | 58 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 427 |
| Total roll | 399 | 58 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 68.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| International students | 1% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | North East Valley |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.georgestreet.school.nz | www.sacredheartdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •George Street Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.3 vs 59.6).
- •George Street Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 427).
- •George Street Normal School does better on roll size (399 vs 58).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs -15.8%).
- •George Street Normal School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 58.
- •George Street Normal School is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is a state integrated 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 George Street Normal School better than Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), George Street Normal School ranks higher (71.3 vs 59.6 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 George Street Normal School and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and North East Valley in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
George Street Normal School: 403. Sacred Heart School (Dunedin): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do George Street Normal School and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
George Street Normal School is 19th of 85 and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).