Top 5 girls' schools in Otago (2026)
Single-sex girls' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 5 schools shown.
- 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
- 363Otago Girls' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 715 students
- 463Queen's High SchoolSt Clair · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 463 · 588 students
- 550Waitaki Girls' High SchoolOamaru · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 478 · 399 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 | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 63.4 Top 50% | 439 | 715 |
| 4 | Queen's High School St Clair · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 62.7 Top 50% | 463 | 588 |
| 5 | Waitaki Girls' High School Oamaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 49.5 Top 50% | 478 | 399 |
Columba College in Roslyn leads the 2026 list of girls' schools in Otago with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are state, 2 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 girls school in Otago?
Columba College in Roslyn ranks first among girls' schools in Otago with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 391).
How are girls' 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.