State · Specialist School · Co-ed
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
A state specialist school in Calton Hill, Dunedin, with 78 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School, Ministry school number 3816 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
78students
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School had 78 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 78 students on the roll, so they sum to about 119%, 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
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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
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist 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
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's School (Forbury) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 181 | 0.2 km |
| Carisbrook School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 335 | 0.4 km |
| Bathgate Park School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 123 | 0.8 km |
| Queen's High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 592 | 0.9 km |
| Kings High School (Dunedin) | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 880 | 1.0 km |
| St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 96 | 1.2 km |
| St Clair School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 359 | 1.3 km |
| Balaclava School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 252 | 1.7 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
How many students attend Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
78 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School have an enrolment zone?
No. Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School a state school?
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is a state school.