Schools in Alexandra, Otago (2026)
4 schools · 1,241 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 445.
Alexandra, in Otago, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,241 students. By level there are 3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Alexandra's schools is 445, above the Otago median of 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Gerard's School (Alexandra) (70.5, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Dunstan High School (66.7, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Alexandra Primary School (58.1, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Dunstan High School (577 students), The Terrace School (Alexandra) (291 students), Alexandra Primary School (208 students).
Ranked schools in Alexandra
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 171St Gerard's School (Alexandra)Alexandra · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 165 students
- 267Dunstan High SchoolAlexandra · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 445 · 577 students
- 358Alexandra Primary SchoolAlexandra · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 208 students
- 452The Terrace School (Alexandra)Alexandra · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 291 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Gerard's School (Alexandra) Alexandra · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 70.5 Top 25% | 415 | 165 |
| 2 | Dunstan High School Alexandra · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.7 Top 25% | 445 | 577 |
| 3 | Alexandra Primary School Alexandra · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.1 Top 50% | 447 | 208 |
| 4 | The Terrace School (Alexandra) Alexandra · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 52.0 Top 50% | 445 | 291 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Alexandra?
St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is the highest-ranked school in Alexandra with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Alexandra?
Alexandra has 4 schools (3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,241 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Alexandra?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Alexandra is 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.