Otago Girls' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dunedin, Otago 9016 · Dunedin City
#11 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago
#151 of 486 nationally
About Otago Girls' High School
Otago Girls' 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 girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 715 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 11th of 28 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 4.1%.
There are 10 schools in Dunedin; Otago Girls' High School ranks 7th 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%)439
- Roll size (10%)715
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)73.9%
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 Girls' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 715
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 73.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Otago Girls' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Otago Girls' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Otago Girls' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Otago Girls' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 187 m away
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students · 308 m away
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 489 m away
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin · State activity centre
· 534 m away
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students · 600 m away
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students · 982 m away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 1.3 km away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 1.4 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 2.0 km away
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Otago Girls' High School a good school?
Otago Girls' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Girls' High School rank in Otago?
Otago Girls' High School ranks #11 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago and #151 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Otago Girls' High School?
Otago Girls' High School had 715 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Otago Girls' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Otago Girls' 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 Girls' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Otago Girls' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.