Kings High School (Dunedin) vs Taieri College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 11 km 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
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students
| Measure | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin, Otago | Taieri College Mosgiel, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 28 | #14 of 28 |
| National rank | #204 of 486 | #177 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 876 | 1,202 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 459 |
| Total roll | 876 | 1,202 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | 6.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.3% | 80% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.9% | 51.9% |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 3.1% |
| International students | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Mosgiel |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.kingshigh.school.nz | www.taieri.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taieri College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.7 vs 54.4).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 459).
- •Taieri College does better on roll size (1,202 vs 876).
- •Taieri College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -10.8%).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (83.3% vs 80%).
- •Taieri College is the larger school with 1,202 students compared with 876.
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is boys and Taieri College 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 Taieri College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taieri College ranks higher (58.7 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 Taieri College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Mosgiel in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kings High School (Dunedin): 453. Taieri College: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kings High School (Dunedin) and Taieri College rank in Otago?
Kings High School (Dunedin) is 15th of 28 and Taieri College is 14th of 28 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).