Dunedin North Intermediate vs Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 842 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunedin North Intermediate
Dunedin · State intermediate · Years 7–8
269 students
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students
| Measure | Dunedin North Intermediate Dunedin, Otago | Pine Hill School (Dunedin) Pine Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #459 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 269 | 54 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 509 |
| Total roll | 269 | 54 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | 27.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 13% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Pine Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dni.school.nz | pinehilldunedin.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunedin North Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.9 vs 25.9).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 509).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate does better on roll size (269 vs 54).
- •Pine Hill School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.7% vs 6.5%).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate is the larger school with 269 students compared with 54.
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 Dunedin North Intermediate better than Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunedin North Intermediate ranks higher (66.9 vs 25.9 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 Dunedin North Intermediate and Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Pine Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin North Intermediate: 435. Pine Hill School (Dunedin): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin North Intermediate and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Dunedin North Intermediate is 31st of 85 and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is unranked among intermediate schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).