Columba College vs St Hildas Collegiate
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
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students
| Measure | Columba College Roslyn, Otago | St Hildas Collegiate Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 28 | #4 of 28 |
| National rank | #51 of 486 | #52 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 607 | 464 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 394 |
| Total roll | 607 | 464 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.4% | -1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.3% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.4% | 96% |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 3.3% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Roslyn | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.columbacollege.school.nz | www.shcs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.3 vs 79.3).
- •Columba College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 394).
- •Columba College does better on roll size (607 vs 464).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.7% vs -3.4%).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 98.3%).
- •Columba College is the larger school with 607 students compared with 464.
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 St Hildas Collegiate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columba College and St Hildas Collegiate?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Roslyn and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Columba College: 391. St Hildas Collegiate: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Columba College and St Hildas Collegiate rank in Otago?
Columba College is 3rd of 28 and St Hildas Collegiate is 4th of 28 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).