New ZealandOtagoDunedinGeorge Street Normal School

George Street Normal School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Dunedin, Otago · Major urban area
accounts@georgestreet.school.nz 03-4740825
Roll371enrolled students
EQI403-52 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI403
vs National-52 (avg 455)
Roll371
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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George Street Normal School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
403-60
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
371
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
8.1%-23.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.5%-8.3pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

George Street Normal School is a state contributing school in Dunedin, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 371 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 403 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9016
MoE School ID3740

Student Demographics

Total Roll371
European/Pakeha53.1%
Maori8.1%
Pacific3.5%
Asian30.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
53.1%
Maori
8.1%
Pacific
3.5%
Asian
30.2%
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 EQI403
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)