Rosebank School (Balclutha) vs St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
| Measure | Rosebank School (Balclutha) Balclutha, Otago | St Joseph's School (Balclutha) Balclutha, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #71 of 85 | #32 of 85 |
| National rank | #1052 of 1,559 | #461 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 216 | 67 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 410 |
| Total roll | 216 | 67 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.4% | 22.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.4% | 3% |
| Pacific students | 14.8% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balclutha | Balclutha |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.rosebankprimary.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Balclutha) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.9 vs 42.6).
- •St Joseph's School (Balclutha) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 465).
- •Rosebank School (Balclutha) does better on roll size (216 vs 67).
- •St Joseph's School (Balclutha) does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.2% vs -19.4%).
- •Rosebank School (Balclutha) is the larger school with 216 students compared with 67.
- •Rosebank School (Balclutha) is a state school while St Joseph's School (Balclutha) 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 Rosebank School (Balclutha) better than St Joseph's School (Balclutha)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Balclutha) ranks higher (66.9 vs 42.6 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 Rosebank School (Balclutha) and St Joseph's School (Balclutha)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Balclutha and Balclutha in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rosebank School (Balclutha): 465. St Joseph's School (Balclutha): 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rosebank School (Balclutha) and St Joseph's School (Balclutha) rank in Otago?
Rosebank School (Balclutha) is 71st of 85 and St Joseph's School (Balclutha) is 32nd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).