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Balclutha School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Balclutha South, Balclutha, with 219 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll219at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic481moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Balclutha School, Ministry school number 3710 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

219students

Balclutha School had 219 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 12959%
Māori 4219%
Pacific 4119%
Asian 167%
MELAA 94%
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 219 students on the roll, so they sum to about 109%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

481EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 481

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Balclutha School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3710
AddressLanark Street, Balclutha South, Balclutha
Territorial authorityClutha District
RegionOtago
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1865-07-01

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
St Joseph's School (Balclutha) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 67 0.4 km
South Otago High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 498 1.3 km
Rosebank School (Balclutha) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 208 1.5 km
Stirling School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 80 3.0 km
Kaitangata School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 97 9.5 km
Warepa School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 65 9.8 km
Romahapa School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 67 12.0 km
Waiwera South School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 31 19.7 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Balclutha School cover?

Balclutha School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Balclutha School?

219 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Balclutha School have an enrolment zone?

No. Balclutha School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Balclutha School a state school?

Balclutha School is a state school.

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