East Taieri School vs Taieri College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students
| Measure | East Taieri School East Taieri, Otago | Taieri College Mosgiel, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 85 | #14 of 28 |
| National rank | #376 of 1,559 | #177 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 329 | 1,202 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 459 |
| Total roll | 329 | 1,202 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.5% | 6.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 51.9% |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | East Taieri | Mosgiel |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | east-taieri.school.nz/ | www.taieri.school.nz |
The verdict
- •East Taieri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 58.7).
- •East Taieri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 459).
- •Taieri College does better on roll size (1,202 vs 329).
- •Taieri College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -8.5%).
- •Taieri College is the larger school with 1,202 students compared with 329.
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 Taieri School better than Taieri College?
On the Success Index (NZ), East Taieri School ranks higher (70.7 vs 58.7 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 East Taieri School and Taieri College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between East Taieri and Mosgiel in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Taieri School: 401. Taieri College: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Taieri School and Taieri College rank in Otago?
East Taieri School is 23rd of 85 and Taieri College is 14th of 28 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).