Dunstan High School vs Otago Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago, New Zealand, 111 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
| Measure | Dunstan High School Alexandra, Otago | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 28 | #11 of 28 |
| National rank | #122 of 486 | #151 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 577 | 715 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 439 |
| Total roll | 577 | 715 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.6% | 88.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.1% | 73.9% |
| Māori students | 20.6% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Alexandra | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunstan.school.nz | www.otagogirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunstan High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.7 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 577).
- •Dunstan High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -12.5%).
- •Otago Girls' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.7% vs 88.6%).
- •Otago Girls' High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 577.
- •Dunstan High School 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 Dunstan High School better than Otago Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunstan High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 63.4 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 Dunstan High School and Otago Girls' High School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Alexandra and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunstan High School: 445. Otago Girls' High School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunstan High School and Otago Girls' High School rank in Otago?
Dunstan High School is 9th of 28 and Otago Girls' High School is 11th of 28 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).