John McGlashan College vs St Hildas Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students
| Measure | John McGlashan College Maori Hill, Otago | St Hildas Collegiate Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 28 | #4 of 28 |
| National rank | #57 of 486 | #52 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 526 | 464 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 390 | 394 |
| Total roll | 526 | 464 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.2% | -1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.5% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 85.2% | 96% |
| Māori students | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 3.4% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Maori Hill | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.mcglashan.school.nz | www.shcs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Hildas Collegiate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.3 vs 77.7).
- •John McGlashan College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (390 vs 394).
- •John McGlashan College does better on roll size (526 vs 464).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.7% vs -2.2%).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 97.5%).
- •John McGlashan College is the larger school with 526 students compared with 464.
- •John McGlashan College is boys and St Hildas Collegiate is girls.
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 John McGlashan College better than St Hildas Collegiate?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Hildas Collegiate ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.7 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 John McGlashan College and St Hildas Collegiate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maori Hill and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
John McGlashan College: 390. St Hildas Collegiate: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do John McGlashan College and St Hildas Collegiate rank in Otago?
John McGlashan College is 5th of 28 and St Hildas Collegiate is 4th of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).