Taieri College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mosgiel, Otago 9053 · Dunedin City
#14 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago
#177 of 486 nationally
About Taieri College
Taieri College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Mosgiel, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,202 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 14th of 28 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.3%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 1.2%.
There are 5 schools in Mosgiel; Taieri College ranks 2nd of 4 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%)459
- Roll size (10%)1,202
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)80%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)51.9%
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 Taieri College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 459
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,202
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 80%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 51.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 16.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Taieri College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Taieri College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Taieri College has changed over time.
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Schools near Taieri College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students · 584 m away
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Mosgiel · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 656 m away
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 666 m away
Amana Christian School
Mosgiel · Private composite · Years 1–13
61 students · 952 m away
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students · 1.6 km away
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Fairfield · State full primary · Years 1–8
513 students · 4.1 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students · 5.3 km away
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 5.5 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Green Island · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 6.5 km away
Green Island School
Green Island · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Lawrence Area School
Lawrence · State composite · Years 1–13
129 students
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students
Blue Mountain College
Tapanui · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
230 students
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students
Maniototo Area School
Ranfurly · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taieri College a good school?
Taieri College has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Taieri College rank in Otago?
Taieri College ranks #14 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago and #177 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taieri College?
Taieri College had 1,202 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Taieri College a primary school or a secondary school?
Taieri College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taieri College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taieri College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.