State-integrated · Contributing · Co-ed
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
A state-integrated contributing (years 1–6) in Kew (Dunedin City), Dunedin, with 181 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St Bernadette's School (Forbury), Ministry school number 3819 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
181students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) had 181 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 181 students on the roll, so they sum to about 122%, 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
425EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School | Specialist School | — | 78 | 0.2 km |
| Carisbrook School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 335 | 0.5 km |
| Bathgate Park School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 123 | 0.6 km |
| Queen's High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 592 | 0.7 km |
| Kings High School (Dunedin) | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 880 | 0.8 km |
| St Clair School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 359 | 1.1 km |
| St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 96 | 1.4 km |
| Balaclava School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 252 | 1.8 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
Compare with a similar school
- St Bernadette's School (Forbury) vs Carisbrook School
- St Bernadette's School (Forbury) vs Bathgate Park School
- St Bernadette's School (Forbury) vs St Clair School
Common questions
What year levels does St Bernadette's School (Forbury) cover?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
181 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does St Bernadette's School (Forbury) have an enrolment zone?
No. St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is St Bernadette's School (Forbury) a state school?
St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is a state-integrated school.