John McGlashan College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maori Hill, Otago 9010 · Dunedin City
#5 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago
#57 of 486 nationally
About John McGlashan College
John McGlashan College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) school located in Maori Hill, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 526 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 5th of 28 ranked secondary (year 7-15) 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 10.6%; pacific students 1.1%; international students 3.4%.
There are 2 schools in Maori Hill; John McGlashan 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%)390
- Roll size (10%)526
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)97.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)85.2%
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 John McGlashan College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 390
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 526
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 97.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 85.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 10.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at John McGlashan College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at John McGlashan College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at John McGlashan College has changed over time.
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Schools near John McGlashan College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 310 m away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 733 m away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 916 m away
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students · 1.1 km away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 1.2 km away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 1.4 km away
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.4 km away
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.5 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 1.5 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 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 John McGlashan College a good school?
John McGlashan College has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 John McGlashan College rank in Otago?
John McGlashan College ranks #5 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago and #57 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend John McGlashan College?
John McGlashan College had 526 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is John McGlashan College a primary school or a secondary school?
John McGlashan College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) school covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near John McGlashan College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John McGlashan College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.