Schools in Rosebank
Balclutha · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Rosebank, Balclutha (Otago & Southland) — 1 secondary. South Otago High School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Rosebank ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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/ 100 composite
Academic74Outcomes43Retention82Wellbeing0Trajectory73ERO review67
What the record says about Rosebank schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
South Otago High School
South Otago High School received an ERO review in February 2023 under Te Ara Huarau. The school has made progress in embedding an inclusive and respectful environment, with staff working together on positive engagement and raising student achievement. Teachers have made progress catering to diverse learner needs in classrooms. The school's composite score is 67.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Rosebank schools
What schools are in Rosebank?
Rosebank, Balclutha has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): South Otago High School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Rosebank?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — South Otago High School ranks highest among Rosebank schools (58/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Rosebank?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Rosebank does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Rosebank address.
Decile or EQI — how are Rosebank schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).