North East Valley Normal School vs Ōpoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 521 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students
| Measure | North East Valley Normal School North East Valley, Otago | Ōpoho School Opoho, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 85 | #34 of 85 |
| National rank | #905 of 1,559 | #483 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 193 | 123 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 410 |
| Total roll | 193 | 123 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14% | -25% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.5% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | North East Valley | Opoho |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.nevn.school.nz | www.opoho.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōpoho School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.5 vs 48.7).
- •Ōpoho School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 450).
- •North East Valley Normal School does better on roll size (193 vs 123).
- •North East Valley Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14% vs -25%).
- •North East Valley Normal School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 123.
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 North East Valley Normal School better than Ōpoho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōpoho School ranks higher (65.5 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 North East Valley Normal School and Ōpoho School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between North East Valley and Opoho in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
North East Valley Normal School: 450. Ōpoho School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do North East Valley Normal School and Ōpoho School rank in Otago?
North East Valley Normal School is 62nd of 85 and Ōpoho School is 34th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).