Arthur Street School vs St Hildas Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 884 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
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students
| Measure | Arthur Street School City Rise, Otago | St Hildas Collegiate Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #39 of 85 | #4 of 28 |
| National rank | #594 of 1,559 | #52 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 201 | 464 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 394 |
| Total roll | 201 | 464 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 96% |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 3% |
| suburb or town | City Rise | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.arthurst.school.nz | www.shcs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Hildas Collegiate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.3 vs 61.6).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 424).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on roll size (464 vs 201).
- •Arthur Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -1.7%).
- •St Hildas Collegiate is the larger school with 464 students compared with 201.
- •Arthur Street School is a state school while St Hildas Collegiate is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Arthur Street School is co-educational and St Hildas Collegiate 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 St Hildas Collegiate?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Hildas Collegiate ranks higher (79.3 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 St Hildas Collegiate?
About 884 m in a straight line, between City Rise and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arthur Street School: 424. St Hildas Collegiate: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arthur Street School and St Hildas Collegiate rank in Otago?
Arthur Street School is 39th of 85 and St Hildas Collegiate is 4th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).