Dunstan High School vs St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 845 m 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
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
| Measure | Dunstan High School Alexandra, Otago | St Gerard's School (Alexandra) Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 28 | #24 of 85 |
| National rank | #122 of 486 | #389 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 577 | 165 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 415 |
| Total roll | 577 | 165 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | 22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.1% | – |
| Māori students | 20.6% | 12.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Alexandra | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunstan.school.nz | www.stgerards.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 66.7).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 445).
- •Dunstan High School does better on roll size (577 vs 165).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.8% vs 2.1%).
- •Dunstan High School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 165.
- •Dunstan High School is a state school while St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Gerard's School (Alexandra) ranks higher (70.5 vs 66.7 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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Alexandra and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunstan High School: 445. St Gerard's School (Alexandra): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunstan High School and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) rank in Otago?
Dunstan High School is 9th of 28 and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is 24th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).