Kings High School (Dunedin) vs St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 838 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
| Measure | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin, Otago | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 28 | #29 of 85 |
| National rank | #204 of 486 | #448 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 876 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 425 |
| Total roll | 876 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.9% | – |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 20.2% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.kingshigh.school.nz | www.stbernadettes.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 54.4).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 453).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (876 vs 188).
- •St Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs -10.8%).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 876 students compared with 188.
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is a state school while St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is boys and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is co-educational.
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 Kings High School (Dunedin) better than St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Forbury) ranks higher (67.9 vs 54.4 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 Kings High School (Dunedin) and St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kings High School (Dunedin): 453. St Bernadette's School (Forbury): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kings High School (Dunedin) and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) rank in Otago?
Kings High School (Dunedin) is 15th of 28 and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is 29th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).