Columba College vs John McGlashan College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 916 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students
| Measure | Columba College Roslyn, Otago | John McGlashan College Maori Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 28 | #5 of 28 |
| National rank | #51 of 486 | #57 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 607 | 526 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 390 |
| Total roll | 607 | 526 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.4% | -2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.3% | 97.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.4% | 85.2% |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 10.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 1.1% |
| International students | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Roslyn | Maori Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.columbacollege.school.nz | www.mcglashan.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Columba College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.3 vs 77.7).
- •John McGlashan College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (390 vs 391).
- •Columba College does better on roll size (607 vs 526).
- •John McGlashan College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.2% vs -3.4%).
- •Columba College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.3% vs 97.5%).
- •Columba College is the larger school with 607 students compared with 526.
- •Columba College is girls and John McGlashan College is boys.
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 Columba College better than John McGlashan College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Columba College ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.7 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 Columba College and John McGlashan College?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Roslyn and Maori Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Columba College: 391. John McGlashan College: 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Columba College and John McGlashan College rank in Otago?
Columba College is 3rd of 28 and John McGlashan College is 5th of 28 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).