Clutha District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 19 · High school 3 · Other / combined 2
At a glance
- Students
- 2,592 (2026)
- Schools
- 24
Official rating
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Check the zoned school for an address
Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.
Schools (24)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 19
Balclutha School
Grades Year 1–8 · Balclutha · Students 220 · Application / selective
Clinton School
Grades Year 1–8 · Clinton · Students 67 · Application / selective
Clutha Valley School
Grades Year 1–8 · Greenfield · Students 114 · Application / selective
Heriot School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tapanui · Students 67 · Zoned
Kaitangata School
Grades Year 1–8 · Kaitangata · Students 101 · Application / selective
Milton School
Grades Year 1–6 · Milton · Students 109 · Application / selective
Romahapa School
Grades Year 1–8 · Balclutha · Students 66 · Zoned
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Grades Year 1–8 · Balclutha · Students 216 · Zoned
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Grades Year 1–8 · Balclutha · Students 67 · Application / selective
St Mary's School (Milton)
Grades Year 1–6 · Milton · Students 65 · Zoned
Stirling School
Grades Year 1–8 · Stirling · Students 79 · Application / selective
Taieri Beach School
Grades Year 1–8 · Brighton · Application / selective
Tapanui School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tapanui · Students 72 · Application / selective
Tokoiti School
Grades Year 1–6 · Milton · Students 39 · Application / selective
Waihola District School
Grades Year 1–8 · Waihola · Students 30 · Application / selective
Waikoikoi School
Grades Year 1–6 · Waikoikoi · Students 15 · Application / selective
Waitahuna School
Grades Year 1–6 · Waitahuna · Students 7 · Application / selective
Waiwera South School
Grades Year 1–8 · Waiwera South · Students 29 · Application / selective
Warepa School
Grades Year 1–8 · Balclutha · Students 70 · Zoned
High school 3
Blue Mountain College
Grades Year 7–15 · Tapanui · Students 230 · Application / selective
South Otago High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Balclutha · Students 477 · Application / selective
Tokomairiro High School
Grades Year 7–15 · Milton · Students 196 · Application / selective
Other / combined 2
Lawrence Area School
Grades Year 1–13 · Lawrence · Students 129 · Application / selective
The Catlins Area School
Grades Year 1–13 · Owaka · Students 127 · Application / selective
Checklist before renting in this district
Check these before you sign a lease.
Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Know that moving into a zone temporarily to get a place is not allowed
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-29)
ESL / ELL support
Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.
Sources
- Ministry of Education — New Zealand Schools Directory2026· Checked 2026-10-31
School and district lists come from the NCES Common Core of Data; ratings from each state education agency. Every number carries its year. No house prices, crime data or home-made rankings.
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