Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) vs St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 92 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 Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) North East Valley, Otago | St Joseph's School (Oamaru) Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #51 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #754 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 58 | 149 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 437 |
| Total roll | 58 | 149 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 68.3% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.6% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| International students | 3.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | North East Valley | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.sacredheartdn.school.nz | www.stjoseph.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 54.9).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 437).
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) does better on roll size (149 vs 58).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs -7.9%).
- •St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is the larger school with 149 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 Joseph's School (Oamaru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) ranks higher (59.6 vs 54.9 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 Joseph's School (Oamaru)?
About 92 km in a straight line, between North East Valley and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin): 427. St Joseph's School (Oamaru): 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) and St Joseph's School (Oamaru) rank in Otago?
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is unranked and St Joseph's School (Oamaru) is 51st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).