State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Co-ed
South Otago High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Rosebank, Balclutha, with 498 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · South Otago High School, Ministry school number 393 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
498students
South Otago High School had 498 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 498 students on the roll, so they sum to about 112%, 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
475EQI
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
South Otago High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebank School (Balclutha) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 208 | 0.3 km |
| St Joseph's School (Balclutha) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 67 | 0.9 km |
| Balclutha School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 219 | 1.3 km |
| Stirling School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 80 | 3.9 km |
| Warepa School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 65 | 8.5 km |
| Kaitangata School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 97 | 10.3 km |
| Romahapa School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 67 | 11.1 km |
| Waiwera South School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 31 | 18.7 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 South Otago High School cover?
South Otago High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend South Otago High School?
498 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does South Otago High School have an enrolment zone?
No. South Otago High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is South Otago High School a state school?
South Otago High School is a state school.