Cromwell College vs Dunstan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromwell College
Cromwell · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
696 students
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students
| Measure | Cromwell College Cromwell, Otago | Dunstan High School Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 28 | #9 of 28 |
| National rank | #150 of 486 | #122 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 696 | 577 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 445 |
| Total roll | 696 | 577 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.2% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.2% | 88.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.4% | 62.1% |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 20.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Cromwell | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.cromwell.school.nz | www.dunstan.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunstan High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.7 vs 63.5).
- •Cromwell College does better on roll size (696 vs 577).
- •Cromwell College does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.2% vs 2.1%).
- •Dunstan High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.6% vs 82.2%).
- •Cromwell College is the larger school with 696 students compared with 577.
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 Cromwell College better than Dunstan High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunstan High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 63.5 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 Cromwell College and Dunstan High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Cromwell and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cromwell College: 445. Dunstan High School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cromwell College and Dunstan High School rank in Otago?
Cromwell College is 10th of 28 and Dunstan High School is 9th of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).