Arthur Street School vs Trinity Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 185 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
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students
| Measure | Arthur Street School City Rise, Otago | Trinity Catholic College City Rise, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #39 of 85 | #6 of 28 |
| National rank | #594 of 1,559 | #89 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 201 | 868 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 431 |
| Total roll | 201 | 868 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 70.3% |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | City Rise | City Rise |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.arthurst.school.nz | www.trinity.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 61.6).
- •Arthur Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 431).
- •Trinity Catholic College does better on roll size (868 vs 201).
- •Trinity Catholic College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs -1%).
- •Trinity Catholic College is the larger school with 868 students compared with 201.
- •Arthur Street School is a state school while Trinity Catholic College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Trinity Catholic College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Trinity Catholic College ranks higher (72.7 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 Trinity Catholic College?
About 185 m in a straight line, between City Rise and City Rise in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arthur Street School: 424. Trinity Catholic College: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arthur Street School and Trinity Catholic College rank in Otago?
Arthur Street School is 39th of 85 and Trinity Catholic College is 6th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).