Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) vs St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 5.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) North East Valley, Otago | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #29 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #448 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 58 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 425 |
| Total roll | 58 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 68.3% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 20.2% |
| International students | 3.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | North East Valley | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.sacredheartdn.school.nz | www.stbernadettes.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 59.6).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 427).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on roll size (188 vs 58).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs 8.7%).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is the larger school with 188 students compared with 58.
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 Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) better than St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Forbury) ranks higher (67.9 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 Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) and St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between North East Valley and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin): 427. St Bernadette's School (Forbury): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) rank in Otago?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is unranked and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is 29th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).