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Rosebank School (Balclutha)

Balclutha · 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 Rosebank School (Balclutha)

Rosebank School (Balclutha) is a co-educational full primary school in Balclutha, within the Otago Region, operating in the state sector, with 216 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 465. The school has been open since 1957.

With 216 students on roll, Rosebank School (Balclutha) is a medium-sized school — larger than about 50% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 465, which is close to the national average of 463. That means the roll faces a broadly typical level of socio-economic challenge compared with schools across Aotearoa.

The largest group is European at 70.4%, with a meaningful Pasifika community at 14.8% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 1.58 (very high isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 152 · 70.4%
Pasifika 32 · 14.8%
Asian 23 · 10.6%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 9 · 4.2%

Total roll recorded: 216 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

216Students on rollLarger than 50% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
465Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
0.9Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
1.58Isolation indexvery high isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Otago Region
Balclutha 46.2466° S · 169.7251° E
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Nearby schools

South Otago High SchoolBalclutha · Secondary (Year 9-15) 0.3 km St Joseph's School (Balclutha)Balclutha · Full Primary 1.1 km Balclutha SchoolBalclutha · Full Primary 1.5 km Stirling SchoolStirling · Full Primary 4.2 km Warepa SchoolBalclutha · Full Primary 8.3 km Kaitangata SchoolKaitangata · Full Primary 10.5 km

School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingSmall urban area
  • Territorial authorityClutha District
  • 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
  • Opened1957
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