Top 21 state integrated schools in Otago (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 21 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
- 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
- 576St Joseph's School (Queenstown)Queenstown · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 130 students
- 674Holy Family School (Wanaka)Wanaka · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 212 students
- 773Trinity Catholic CollegeCity Rise · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 431 · 868 students
- 872St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)Mornington · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 96 students
- 971St John's School (Ranfurly)Ranfurly · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 67 students
- 1071St Mary's School (Mosgiel)Mosgiel · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 408 · 134 students
- 1171St Gerard's School (Alexandra)Alexandra · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 165 students
- 1269St Joseph's Cathedral SchoolCity Rise · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 158 students
- 1369St Mary's School (Dunedin)Wakari · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 60 students
- 1468St Bernadette's School (Forbury)Dunedin · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 188 students
- 1568St Brigids School (Tainui)Andersons Bay · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 80 students
- 1667St Joseph's School (Balclutha)Balclutha · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 67 students
- 1767Kingsview SchoolFrankton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 90 students
- 1865Dunedin Rudolf Steiner SchoolMaia · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 80 students
- 1960St Kevins College (Oamaru)Oamaru · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 487 students
- 2055St Joseph's School (Oamaru)Oamaru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 149 students
- 2140St Mary's School (Milton)Milton · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 65 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 | St Joseph's School (Queenstown) Queenstown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 75.6 Top 25% | 393 | 130 |
| 6 | Holy Family School (Wanaka) Wanaka · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 73.5 Top 25% | 387 | 212 |
| 7 | Trinity Catholic College City Rise · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 72.7 Top 25% | 431 | 868 |
| 8 | St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) Mornington · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 71.5 Top 25% | 387 | 96 |
| 9 | St John's School (Ranfurly) Ranfurly · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.3 Top 25% | 395 | 67 |
| 10 | St Mary's School (Mosgiel) Mosgiel · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.3 Top 25% | 408 | 134 |
| 11 | St Gerard's School (Alexandra) Alexandra · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 70.5 Top 25% | 415 | 165 |
| 12 | St Joseph's Cathedral School City Rise · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 68.9 Top 25% | 401 | 158 |
| 13 | St Mary's School (Dunedin) Wakari · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 68.5 Top 25% | 403 | 60 |
| 14 | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 67.9 Top 25% | 425 | 188 |
| 15 | St Brigids School (Tainui) Andersons Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 67.8 Top 25% | 399 | 80 |
| 16 | St Joseph's School (Balclutha) Balclutha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 66.9 Top 25% | 410 | 67 |
| 17 | Kingsview School Frankton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 66.8 Top 25% | 403 | 90 |
| 18 | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.9 Top 50% | 418 | 80 |
| 19 | St Kevins College (Oamaru) Oamaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 59.7 Top 50% | 447 | 487 |
| 20 | St Joseph's School (Oamaru) Oamaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 54.9 Top 50% | 437 | 149 |
| 21 | St Mary's School (Milton) Milton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 40.0 Lower 50% | 465 | 65 |
Columba College in Roslyn leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Otago with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3. Of the 21 schools shown, 21 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 integrated school in Otago?
Columba College in Roslyn ranks first among state integrated schools in Otago with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 391).
How are state integrated 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.