Best secondary schools in Dunedin City (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 13 schools in Dunedin City, Otago. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 179Columba CollegeRoslyn · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 607 students
- 279St Hildas CollegiateDunedin · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 394 · 464 students
- 378John McGlashan CollegeMaori Hill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 390 · 526 students
- 473Trinity Catholic CollegeCity Rise · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 431 · 868 students
- 571Otago Boys' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 432 · 853 students
- 667Logan Park High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 430 · 795 students
- 763Otago Girls' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 715 students
- 863Queen's High SchoolSt Clair · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 463 · 588 students
- 959Taieri CollegeMosgiel · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 459 · 1,202 students
- 1054Kings High School (Dunedin)Dunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 453 · 876 students
- 1148Bayfield High SchoolAndersons Bay · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 463 · 529 students
- 1227Kaikorai Valley CollegeDunedin · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 502 · 436 students
- 1324Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau ToroaFairfield · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 90 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columba College Roslyn · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 79.3 Top 25% | 391 | 607 |
| 2 | St Hildas Collegiate Dunedin · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 79.3 Top 25% | 394 | 464 |
| 3 | John McGlashan College Maori Hill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.7 Top 25% | 390 | 526 |
| 4 | Trinity Catholic College City Rise · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 72.7 Top 25% | 431 | 868 |
| 5 | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 71.1 Top 25% | 432 | 853 |
| 6 | Logan Park High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.9 Top 25% | 430 | 795 |
| 7 | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 63.4 Top 50% | 439 | 715 |
| 8 | Queen's High School St Clair · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 62.7 Top 50% | 463 | 588 |
| 9 | Taieri College Mosgiel · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 58.7 Top 50% | 459 | 1,202 |
| 10 | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 54.4 Top 50% | 453 | 876 |
| 11 | Bayfield High School Andersons Bay · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 47.6 Lower 50% | 463 | 529 |
| 12 | Kaikorai Valley College Dunedin · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 26.8 Lower 50% | 502 | 436 |
| 13 | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa Fairfield · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 23.7 Lower 50% | 527 | 90 |
Columba College in Roslyn leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Dunedin City with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3. Of the 13 schools shown, 9 are state, 4 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Otago secondary schools rankings, every school on the Dunedin City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Dunedin City?
Columba College in Roslyn, Otago ranks first among secondary schools in Dunedin City with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 391).
How are secondary schools in Dunedin City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.