George Street Normal School vs Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Street Normal School
Dunedin ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
399 students
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
54 students
| Measure | George Street Normal School Dunedin, Otago | Pine Hill School (Dunedin) Pine Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 85 | โ |
| National rank | #359 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 399 | 54 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 509 |
| Total roll | 399 | 54 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 27.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 13% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Pine Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.georgestreet.school.nz | pinehilldunedin.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขGeorge Street Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.3 vs 25.9).
- โขGeorge Street Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 509).
- โขGeorge Street Normal School does better on roll size (399 vs 54).
- โขPine Hill School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.7% vs -15.8%).
- โขGeorge Street Normal School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 54.
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 George Street Normal School better than Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), George Street Normal School ranks higher (71.3 vs 25.9 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 George Street Normal School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Pine Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
George Street Normal School: 403. Pine Hill School (Dunedin): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do George Street Normal School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
George Street Normal School is 19th of 85 and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).