East Otago High School vs Palmerston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 285 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Otago High School
Palmerston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students
Palmerston School
Palmerston · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
| Measure | East Otago High School Palmerston, Otago | Palmerston School Palmerston, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 28 | #70 of 85 |
| National rank | #329 of 486 | #1051 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 196 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 461 |
| Total roll | 196 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.1% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 64.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | – |
| Māori students | 31.1% | 28.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston | Palmerston |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.eohs.school.nz/ | www.palmerston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Palmerston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.6 vs 36.5).
- •Palmerston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 488).
- •East Otago High School does better on roll size (196 vs 103).
- •East Otago High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.1% vs -2.8%).
- •East Otago High School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 103.
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 East Otago High School better than Palmerston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Palmerston School ranks higher (42.6 vs 36.5 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 East Otago High School and Palmerston School?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Palmerston and Palmerston in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Otago High School: 488. Palmerston School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Otago High School and Palmerston School rank in Otago?
East Otago High School is 25th of 28 and Palmerston School is 70th of 85 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).