Cromwell College vs Otago Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 138 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
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
| Measure | Cromwell College Cromwell, Otago | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 28 | #11 of 28 |
| National rank | #150 of 486 | #151 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 696 | 715 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 439 |
| Total roll | 696 | 715 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.2% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.2% | 88.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.4% | 73.9% |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 6.2% |
| International students | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Cromwell | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.cromwell.school.nz | www.otagogirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.5 vs 63.4).
- •Otago Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 445).
- •Otago Girls' High School does better on roll size (715 vs 696).
- •Cromwell College does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.2% vs -12.5%).
- •Otago Girls' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.7% vs 82.2%).
- •Otago Girls' High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 696.
- •Cromwell College is co-educational and Otago Girls' High School is girls.
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 Otago Girls' High School?
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 Cromwell College and Otago Girls' High School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Cromwell and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cromwell College: 445. Otago Girls' High School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cromwell College and Otago Girls' High School rank in Otago?
Cromwell College is 10th of 28 and Otago Girls' High School is 11th of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).