Overview
South Otago High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Rosebank, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 508 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 475 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityClutha District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9232
MoE School ID393
Student Demographics
Total Roll508
European/Pakeha70.9%
Maori18.1%
Pacific9.3%
Asian9.3%
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 EQI475
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)