Kings High School (Dunedin) vs Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 997 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
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students
| Measure | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin, Otago | Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School Calton Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #15 of 28 | – |
| National rank | #204 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 876 | 81 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 498 |
| Total roll | 876 | 81 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | 34.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.9% | – |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Calton Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.kingshigh.school.nz | www.saracohen.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 498).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (876 vs 81).
- •Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.7% vs -10.8%).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 876 students compared with 81.
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is boys and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School 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 Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist 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 Kings High School (Dunedin) and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Calton Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kings High School (Dunedin): 453. Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kings High School (Dunedin) and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School rank in Otago?
Kings High School (Dunedin) is 15th of 28 and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).