Otago Boys' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dunedin, Otago 9054 · Dunedin City
#7 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago
#98 of 486 nationally
About Otago Boys' High School
Otago Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Dunedin, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 853 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 7th of 28 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (79th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (62th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.2%; pacific students 9.3%; international students 2.7%.
There are 10 schools in Dunedin; Otago Boys' High School ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)432
- Roll size (10%)853
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)86.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)68.3%
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 Otago Boys' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 853
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 86.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 68.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Otago Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Otago Boys' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Otago Boys' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otago Boys' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin · State activity centre
· 71 m away
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 190 m away
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students · 333 m away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 556 m away
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students · 600 m away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 722 m away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 728 m away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 849 m away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 1.4 km away
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
Cromwell College
Cromwell · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
696 students
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students
Wakatipu High School
Frankton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,552 students
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otago Boys' High School a good school?
Otago Boys' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Otago Boys' High School rank in Otago?
Otago Boys' High School ranks #7 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago and #98 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otago Boys' High School?
Otago Boys' High School had 853 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Otago Boys' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otago Boys' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Otago Boys' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otago Boys' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.