South Otago High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rosebank, Otago 9232 · Clutha District
#16 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago
#227 of 486 nationally
About South Otago High School
South Otago High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Rosebank, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 477 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 16th of 28 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.4%; pacific students 9.6%; international students 0.2%.
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%)475
- Roll size (10%)477
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)51.6%
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 South Otago High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 477
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 51.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 17.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at South Otago High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at South Otago High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at South Otago High School has changed over time.
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Schools near South Otago High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students · 267 m away
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 897 m away
Balclutha School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 1.3 km away
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 3.9 km away
Warepa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 8.5 km away
Kaitangata School
Kaitangata · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 10 km away
Romahapa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Roxburgh Area School
Roxburgh · State composite · Years 1–13
121 students
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students
Maniototo Area School
Ranfurly · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
The Catlins Area School
Owaka · State composite · Years 1–13
127 students
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Otago High School a good school?
South Otago High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 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 South Otago High School rank in Otago?
South Otago High School ranks #16 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago and #227 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South Otago High School?
South Otago High School had 477 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is South Otago High School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Otago High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near South Otago High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of South Otago High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.