Cromwell College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cromwell, Otago 9310 · Central Otago District
#10 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago
#150 of 486 nationally
About Cromwell College
Cromwell College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Cromwell, in the Central Otago District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 696 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 28 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (71th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (52th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.7%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 1.4%.
There are 3 schools in Cromwell; Cromwell College ranks 3rd of 3 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%)445
- Roll size (10%)696
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)35.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)82.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)59.4%
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 Cromwell College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 696
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 35.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 82.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 59.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 16.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cromwell College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Cromwell College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Cromwell College has changed over time.
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Schools near Cromwell 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).
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students
Lawrence Area School
Lawrence · State composite · Years 1–13
129 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cromwell College a good school?
Cromwell College has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 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 Cromwell College rank in Otago?
Cromwell College ranks #10 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago and #150 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cromwell College?
Cromwell College had 696 students in 2026, a change of +35% over five years.
Is Cromwell College a primary school or a secondary school?
Cromwell College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cromwell College?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Cromwell College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.