Cromwell College vs Kings High School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 139 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
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students
| Measure | Cromwell College Cromwell, Otago | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 28 | #15 of 28 |
| National rank | #150 of 486 | #204 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 696 | 876 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 453 |
| Total roll | 696 | 876 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.2% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.2% | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.4% | 58.9% |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| International students | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Cromwell | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.cromwell.school.nz | www.kingshigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cromwell College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.5 vs 54.4).
- •Cromwell College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 453).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (876 vs 696).
- •Cromwell College does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.2% vs -10.8%).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (83.3% vs 82.2%).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 876 students compared with 696.
- •Cromwell College is co-educational and Kings High School (Dunedin) 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 Cromwell College better than Kings High School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cromwell College ranks higher (63.5 vs 54.4 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 Kings High School (Dunedin)?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Cromwell and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cromwell College: 445. Kings High School (Dunedin): 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cromwell College and Kings High School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Cromwell College is 10th of 28 and Kings High School (Dunedin) is 15th of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).