Columba College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Roslyn, Otago 9054 · Dunedin City
#3 of 28 composite schools in Otago
#51 of 486 nationally
About Columba College
Columba College is a state integrated composite located in Roslyn, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 607 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 28 ranked composite schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.2%; pacific students 5.1%; international students 3.3%.
There are 2 schools in Roslyn; Columba College ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)391
- Roll size (10%)607
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)98.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)91.4%
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 Columba College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 391
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 607
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 98.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 91.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Columba College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Columba College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Columba College has changed over time.
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Schools near Columba College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 319 m away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 568 m away
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students · 849 m away
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 864 m away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 864 m away
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin · State activity centre
· 905 m away
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students · 916 m away
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 1.0 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 1.1 km away
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Oamaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columba College a good school?
Columba College has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Columba College rank in Otago?
Columba College ranks #3 of 28 composite schools in Otago and #51 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Columba College?
Columba College had 607 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Columba College a primary school or a secondary school?
Columba College is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Columba College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columba College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.