Dunedin North Intermediate vs Weston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 92 km 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
Weston School
Weston · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
| Measure | Dunedin North Intermediate Dunedin, Otago | Weston School Weston, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 85 | #46 of 85 |
| National rank | #459 of 1,559 | #688 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 269 | 240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 434 |
| Total roll | 269 | 240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.5% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 2.9% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Weston |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dni.school.nz | www.weston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunedin North Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.9 vs 57.2).
- •Weston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 435).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate does better on roll size (269 vs 240).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -0.8%).
- •Dunedin North Intermediate is the larger school with 269 students compared with 240.
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 Weston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunedin North Intermediate ranks higher (66.9 vs 57.2 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 Weston School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Weston in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin North Intermediate: 435. Weston School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin North Intermediate and Weston School rank in Otago?
Dunedin North Intermediate is 31st of 85 and Weston School is 46th of 85 among intermediate schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).