Kaikorai School vs Otago Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 722 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
| Measure | Kaikorai School Roslyn, Otago | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #16 of 85 | #7 of 28 |
| National rank | #350 of 1,559 | #98 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 317 | 853 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 432 |
| Total roll | 317 | 853 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 86.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.3% |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 9.3% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Roslyn | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.kaikorai.school.nz | www.obhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.6 vs 71.1).
- •Kaikorai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 432).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll size (853 vs 317).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -1.6%).
- •Otago Boys' High School is the larger school with 853 students compared with 317.
- •Kaikorai School is co-educational and Otago 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 Kaikorai School better than Otago Boys' High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kaikorai School and Otago Boys' High School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Roslyn and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikorai School: 397. Otago Boys' High School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikorai School and Otago Boys' High School rank in Otago?
Kaikorai School is 16th of 85 and Otago Boys' High School is 7th of 28 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).