Dunstan High School vs The Terrace School (Alexandra)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 306 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunstan High School
Alexandra ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
577 students
The Terrace School (Alexandra)
Alexandra ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
291 students
| Measure | Dunstan High School Alexandra, Otago | The Terrace School (Alexandra) Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 28 | #55 of 85 |
| National rank | #122 of 486 | #828 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 577 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 445 |
| Total roll | 577 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | -24.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.6% | 22.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Alexandra | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunstan.school.nz | www.theterrace.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขDunstan High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.7 vs 52.0).
- โขDunstan High School does better on roll size (577 vs 291).
- โขDunstan High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -24.9%).
- โขDunstan High School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 291.
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 The Terrace School (Alexandra)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunstan High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 52.0 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 The Terrace School (Alexandra)?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Alexandra and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunstan High School: 445. The Terrace School (Alexandra): 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunstan High School and The Terrace School (Alexandra) rank in Otago?
Dunstan High School is 9th of 28 and The Terrace School (Alexandra) is 55th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).