Blue Mountain College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tapanui, Otago 9522 · Clutha District
#23 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago
#277 of 486 nationally
About Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Tapanui, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 230 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 28 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.4%; pacific students 1.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Tapanui; Blue Mountain College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)230
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)47.5%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Blue Mountain College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 230
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 47.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 20.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Blue Mountain College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Blue Mountain College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Blue Mountain College has changed over time.
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Schools near Blue Mountain College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students
Queen's High School
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Lawrence Area School
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129 students
Taieri College
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Maniototo Area School
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The Catlins Area School
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127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Mountain College a good school?
Blue Mountain College has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 of 28 in Otago. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Blue Mountain College rank in Otago?
Blue Mountain College ranks #23 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago and #277 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Blue Mountain College?
Blue Mountain College had 230 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Blue Mountain College a primary school or a secondary school?
Blue Mountain College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Blue Mountain College?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Blue Mountain College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.