East Otago High School vs Waitaki Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 50 km 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
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students
| Measure | East Otago High School Palmerston, Otago | Waitaki Boys' High School Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 28 | #20 of 28 |
| National rank | #329 of 486 | #249 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 196 | 418 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 477 |
| Total roll | 196 | 418 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.1% | 13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 64.3% | 76.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | 55.1% |
| Māori students | 31.1% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 14.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.eohs.school.nz/ | www.waitakibhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waitaki Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.1 vs 36.5).
- •Waitaki Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 488).
- •Waitaki Boys' High School does better on roll size (418 vs 196).
- •Waitaki Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 12.1%).
- •Waitaki Boys' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.9% vs 64.3%).
- •Waitaki Boys' High School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 196.
- •East Otago High School is co-educational and Waitaki Boys' High School is boys.
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 Waitaki Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitaki Boys' High School ranks higher (48.1 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 Waitaki Boys' High School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Palmerston and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Otago High School: 488. Waitaki Boys' High School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Otago High School and Waitaki Boys' High School rank in Otago?
East Otago High School is 25th of 28 and Waitaki Boys' High School is 20th of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).