Top 4 boys' schools in Otago (2026)
Single-sex boys' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 4 schools shown.
- 178John McGlashan CollegeMaori Hill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 390 · 526 students
- 271Otago Boys' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 432 · 853 students
- 354Kings High School (Dunedin)Dunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 453 · 876 students
- 448Waitaki Boys' High SchoolOamaru · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 477 · 418 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McGlashan College Maori Hill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.7 Top 25% | 390 | 526 |
| 2 | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 71.1 Top 25% | 432 | 853 |
| 3 | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 54.4 Top 50% | 453 | 876 |
| 4 | Waitaki Boys' High School Oamaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 48.1 Top 50% | 477 | 418 |
John McGlashan College in Maori Hill leads the 2026 list of boys' schools in Otago with a Success Index (NZ) of 77.7. Of the 4 schools shown, 3 are state, 1 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boys school in Otago?
John McGlashan College in Maori Hill ranks first among boys' schools in Otago with a Success Index (NZ) of 77.7 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 390).
How are boys' schools in Otago 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.