Columba College vs Māori Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 864 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
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
| Measure | Columba College Roslyn, Otago | Māori Hill School Maori Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #3 of 28 | #2 of 85 |
| National rank | #51 of 486 | #57 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 607 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 373 |
| Total roll | 607 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.4% | 4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.4% | – |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| International students | 3.3% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Roslyn | Maori Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.columbacollege.school.nz | www.maorihill.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Māori Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.3 vs 79.3).
- •Māori Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 391).
- •Columba College does better on roll size (607 vs 247).
- •Māori Hill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs -3.4%).
- •Columba College is the larger school with 607 students compared with 247.
- •Columba College is a state integrated school while Māori Hill School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Columba College is girls and Māori Hill School is co-educational.
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 Māori Hill School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Māori Hill School ranks higher (85.3 vs 79.3 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 Māori Hill School?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Roslyn and Maori Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Columba College: 391. Māori Hill School: 373. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Columba College and Māori Hill School rank in Otago?
Columba College is 3rd of 28 and Māori Hill School is 2nd of 85 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).