Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Dunedin City (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 12 schools in Dunedin City, Otago. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 179St Hildas CollegiateDunedin · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 96%
- 279Columba CollegeRoslyn · State integrated CompositeUE: 91.4%
- 378John McGlashan CollegeMaori Hill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 85.2%
- 463Otago Girls' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 73.9%
- 573Trinity Catholic CollegeCity Rise · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 70.3%
- 671Otago Boys' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 68.3%
- 763Queen's High SchoolSt Clair · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 67.7%
- 867Logan Park High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 61.1%
- 954Kings High School (Dunedin)Dunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 58.9%
- 1059Taieri CollegeMosgiel · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 51.9%
- 1127Kaikorai Valley CollegeDunedin · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 50%
- 1248Bayfield High SchoolAndersons Bay · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 43.1%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Hildas Collegiate Dunedin · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 96% | 79.3 Top 25% | 394 | 464 |
| 2 | Columba College Roslyn · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 91.4% | 79.3 Top 25% | 391 | 607 |
| 3 | John McGlashan College Maori Hill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 85.2% | 77.7 Top 25% | 390 | 526 |
| 4 | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 73.9% | 63.4 Top 50% | 439 | 715 |
| 5 | Trinity Catholic College City Rise · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 70.3% | 72.7 Top 25% | 431 | 868 |
| 6 | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 68.3% | 71.1 Top 25% | 432 | 853 |
| 7 | Queen's High School St Clair · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 67.7% | 62.7 Top 50% | 463 | 588 |
| 8 | Logan Park High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 61.1% | 66.9 Top 25% | 430 | 795 |
| 9 | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 58.9% | 54.4 Top 50% | 453 | 876 |
| 10 | Taieri College Mosgiel · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 51.9% | 58.7 Top 50% | 459 | 1,202 |
| 11 | Kaikorai Valley College Dunedin · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 50% | 26.8 Lower 50% | 502 | 436 |
| 12 | Bayfield High School Andersons Bay · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 43.1% | 47.6 Lower 50% | 463 | 529 |
St Hildas Collegiate in Dunedin leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Dunedin City with UE 96%. Of the 12 schools shown, 8 are state, 4 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Otago secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Dunedin City?
St Hildas Collegiate in Dunedin, Otago ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Dunedin City with UE 96% (Equity Index (EQI): 394).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Dunedin City ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.