Arthur Street School vs Otago Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 489 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
| Measure | Arthur Street School City Rise, Otago | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 85 | #11 of 28 |
| National rank | #594 of 1,559 | #151 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 201 | 715 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 439 |
| Total roll | 201 | 715 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 73.9% |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | City Rise | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.arthurst.school.nz | www.otagogirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otago Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.4 vs 61.6).
- •Arthur Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 439).
- •Otago Girls' High School does better on roll size (715 vs 201).
- •Arthur Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -12.5%).
- •Otago Girls' High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 201.
- •Arthur Street School is co-educational and Otago Girls' High School is girls.
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 Arthur Street School better than Otago Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otago Girls' High School ranks higher (63.4 vs 61.6 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 Arthur Street School and Otago Girls' High School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between City Rise and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arthur Street School: 424. Otago Girls' High School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arthur Street School and Otago Girls' High School rank in Otago?
Arthur Street School is 39th of 85 and Otago Girls' High School is 11th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).