St Bernadette's School (Forbury) vs Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 165 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
188 students
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill ยท State special school
81 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin, Otago | Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School Calton Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #29 of 85 | โ |
| National rank | #448 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 188 | 81 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 498 |
| Total roll | 188 | 81 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.7% | 34.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.9% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 20.2% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Calton Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.stbernadettes.school.nz/ | www.saracohen.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 498).
- โขSt Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on roll size (188 vs 81).
- โขTe Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.7% vs 8.7%).
- โขSt Bernadette's School (Forbury) is the larger school with 188 students compared with 81.
- โขSt Bernadette's School (Forbury) is a state integrated school while Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist 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 Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Bernadette's School (Forbury) and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
About 165 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Calton Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury): 425. Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Bernadette's School (Forbury) and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School rank in Otago?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is 29th of 85 and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).