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Musselburgh School

Dunedin · Otago Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Musselburgh School

Musselburgh School is a co-educational contributing school in Dunedin, within the Otago Region, operating in the state sector, with 141 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 500. The school has been open since 1905.

With 141 students on roll, Musselburgh School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 36% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 500, which is above the national average of 463. A higher Equity Index signals greater socio-economic need in the school's community — schools in this band receive more targeted government funding and support.

The largest group is European at 63.7%, with a meaningful Asian community at 21% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.11 (low isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 79 · 63.7%
Pasifika 17 · 13.7%
Asian 26 · 21.0%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 2 · 1.6%

Total roll recorded: 141 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

141Students on rollLarger than 36% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
500Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
0.95Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.11Isolation indexlow isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Otago Region
Dunedin 45.9035° S · 170.5147° E
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School information

  • School typeContributing
  • YearsYears 1–6
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingMajor urban area
  • Territorial authorityDunedin City
  • Education regionOtago, Southland
  • Regional councilOtago Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1905
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