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Balclutha School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Balclutha, Otago · Small urban area
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Roll213enrolled students
EQI481+26 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI481
vs National+26 (avg 455)
Roll213
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Balclutha School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
481+18
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
213
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
19.2%-12.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
19.7%+7.9pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Balclutha School is a state full primary school in Balclutha, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 213 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 481 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Clutha District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityClutha District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9230
MoE School ID3710

Student Demographics

Total Roll213
European/Pakeha59.6%
Maori19.2%
Pacific19.7%
Asian7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
59.6%
Maori
19.2%
Pacific
19.7%
Asian
7%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI481
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)