St Bernadette's School (Forbury) vs St Clair School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin, Otago | St Clair School St Clair, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 85 | #37 of 85 |
| National rank | #448 of 1,559 | #517 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 188 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 422 |
| Total roll | 188 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | -9.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | 20.2% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | St Clair |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.stbernadettes.school.nz/ | www.stclair.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 64.4).
- •St Clair School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 425).
- •St Clair School does better on roll size (371 vs 188).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -9.9%).
- •St Clair School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 188.
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is a state integrated school while St Clair School is a state 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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury) better than St Clair School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Forbury) ranks higher (67.9 vs 64.4 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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury) and St Clair School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and St Clair in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury): 425. St Clair School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Bernadette's School (Forbury) and St Clair School rank in Otago?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is 29th of 85 and St Clair School is 37th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).