Alexandra Primary School vs Dunstan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students
| Measure | Alexandra Primary School Alexandra, Otago | Dunstan High School Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #44 of 85 | #9 of 28 |
| National rank | #668 of 1,559 | #122 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 208 | 577 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 445 |
| Total roll | 208 | 577 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 62.1% |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Alexandra | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.alexprim.school.nz | www.dunstan.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunstan High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.7 vs 58.1).
- •Dunstan High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 447).
- •Dunstan High School does better on roll size (577 vs 208).
- •Alexandra Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs 2.1%).
- •Dunstan High School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 208.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandra Primary School better than Dunstan High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunstan High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 58.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexandra Primary School and Dunstan High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alexandra and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Alexandra Primary School: 447. Dunstan High School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Alexandra Primary School and Dunstan High School rank in Otago?
Alexandra Primary School is 44th of 85 and Dunstan High School is 9th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).