Columba College vs Otago Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 849 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
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
| Measure | Columba College Roslyn, Otago | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 28 | #7 of 28 |
| National rank | #51 of 486 | #98 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 607 | 853 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 432 |
| Total roll | 607 | 853 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.4% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.3% | 86.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.4% | 68.3% |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 9.3% |
| International students | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Roslyn | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.columbacollege.school.nz | www.obhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Columba College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.3 vs 71.1).
- •Columba College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 432).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll size (853 vs 607).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -3.4%).
- •Columba College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.3% vs 86.8%).
- •Otago Boys' High School is the larger school with 853 students compared with 607.
- •Columba College is a state integrated school while Otago Boys' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Columba College is girls and Otago Boys' High School 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 Otago Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Columba College ranks higher (79.3 vs 71.1 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 Otago Boys' High School?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Roslyn and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Columba College: 391. Otago Boys' High School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Columba College and Otago Boys' High School rank in Otago?
Columba College is 3rd of 28 and Otago Boys' High School is 7th of 28 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).