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
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)