Bathgate Park School vs Queen's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 416 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students
| Measure | Bathgate Park School South Dunedin, Otago | Queen's High School St Clair, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 85 | #12 of 28 |
| National rank | #1439 of 1,559 | #153 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 124 | 588 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 463 |
| Total roll | 124 | 588 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -31% | 63.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 67.7% |
| Māori students | 25% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | South Dunedin | St Clair |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bathgatepark.school.nz | www.queens.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queen's High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.7 vs 24.9).
- •Queen's High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 510).
- •Queen's High School does better on roll size (588 vs 124).
- •Queen's High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.5% vs -31%).
- •Queen's High School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 124.
- •Bathgate Park School is co-educational and Queen's 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 Bathgate Park School better than Queen's High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Queen's High School ranks higher (62.7 vs 24.9 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 Bathgate Park School and Queen's High School?
About 416 m in a straight line, between South Dunedin and St Clair in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bathgate Park School: 510. Queen's High School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bathgate Park School and Queen's High School rank in Otago?
Bathgate Park School is 84th of 85 and Queen's High School is 12th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).