Best state integrated schools in Dunedin City (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 12 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
- 379Liberton Christian SchoolPine Hill · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 379 · 140 students
- 478John McGlashan CollegeMaori Hill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 390 · 526 students
- 573Trinity Catholic CollegeCity Rise · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 431 · 868 students
- 672St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)Mornington · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 96 students
- 771St Mary's School (Mosgiel)Mosgiel · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 408 · 134 students
- 869St Joseph's Cathedral SchoolCity Rise · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 158 students
- 969St Mary's School (Dunedin)Wakari · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 60 students
- 1068St Bernadette's School (Forbury)Dunedin · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 188 students
- 1168St Brigids School (Tainui)Andersons Bay · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 80 students
- 1265Dunedin Rudolf Steiner SchoolMaia · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 80 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 | Liberton Christian School Pine Hill · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 79.0 Top 10% | 379 | 140 |
| 4 | John McGlashan College Maori Hill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.7 Top 25% | 390 | 526 |
| 5 | Trinity Catholic College City Rise · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 72.7 Top 25% | 431 | 868 |
| 6 | St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) Mornington · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 71.5 Top 25% | 387 | 96 |
| 7 | St Mary's School (Mosgiel) Mosgiel · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.3 Top 25% | 408 | 134 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Cathedral School City Rise · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 68.9 Top 25% | 401 | 158 |
| 9 | St Mary's School (Dunedin) Wakari · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 68.5 Top 25% | 403 | 60 |
| 10 | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 67.9 Top 25% | 425 | 188 |
| 11 | St Brigids School (Tainui) Andersons Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 67.8 Top 25% | 399 | 80 |
| 12 | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.9 Top 50% | 418 | 80 |
Columba College in Roslyn leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Dunedin City with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3. Of the 12 schools shown, 12 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Otago state integrated 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 integrated school in Dunedin City?
Columba College in Roslyn, Otago ranks first among state integrated schools in Dunedin City with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 391).
How are state integrated 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.