Ōpoho School vs Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 932 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
| Measure | Ōpoho School Opoho, Otago | Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) North East Valley, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #483 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 123 | 58 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 427 |
| Total roll | 123 | 58 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | 68.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Opoho | North East Valley |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.opoho.school.nz | www.sacredheartdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōpoho School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.5 vs 59.6).
- •Ōpoho School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 427).
- •Ōpoho School does better on roll size (123 vs 58).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs -25%).
- •Ōpoho School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 58.
- •Ōpoho 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 Ōpoho School better than Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōpoho School ranks higher (65.5 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 Ōpoho School and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Opoho and North East Valley in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpoho School: 410. Sacred Heart School (Dunedin): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpoho School and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Ōpoho School is 34th of 85 and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).