Schools in Dunedin, Otago (2026)
10 schools · 4,995 students · 8 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 435.
Dunedin, in Otago, has 10 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 4,995 students. By level there are 4 secondary (year 9-15), 2 secondary (year 7-15), 2 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 activity centre; by sector 8 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Dunedin's schools is 435, below the Otago median of 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
9 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Hildas Collegiate (79.3, top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by George Street Normal School (71.3, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Otago Boys' High School (71.1, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Kings High School (Dunedin) (876 students), Otago Boys' High School (853 students), Logan Park High School (795 students). 4 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Dunedin
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 179St Hildas CollegiateDunedin · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 394 · 464 students
- 271George Street Normal SchoolDunedin · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 399 students
- 371Otago Boys' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 432 · 853 students
- 468St Bernadette's School (Forbury)Dunedin · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 188 students
- 567Dunedin North IntermediateDunedin · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 269 students
- 667Logan Park High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 430 · 795 students
- 763Otago Girls' High SchoolDunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 715 students
- 854Kings High School (Dunedin)Dunedin · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 453 · 876 students
- 927Kaikorai Valley CollegeDunedin · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 502 · 436 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Hildas Collegiate Dunedin · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 79.3 Top 25% | 394 | 464 |
| 2 | George Street Normal School Dunedin · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.3 Top 25% | 403 | 399 |
| 3 | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 71.1 Top 25% | 432 | 853 |
| 4 | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 67.9 Top 25% | 425 | 188 |
| 5 | Dunedin North Intermediate Dunedin · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 66.9 Top 25% | 435 | 269 |
| 6 | Logan Park High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.9 Top 25% | 430 | 795 |
| 7 | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 63.4 Top 50% | 439 | 715 |
| 8 | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 54.4 Top 50% | 453 | 876 |
| 9 | Kaikorai Valley College Dunedin · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 26.8 Lower 50% | 502 | 436 |
Other schools in Dunedin
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dunedin?
St Hildas Collegiate is the highest-ranked school in Dunedin with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Dunedin?
Dunedin has 10 schools (2 secondary (year 7-15), 2 contributing, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 activity centre) educating 4,995 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Dunedin?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Dunedin is 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.