Logan Park High School vs Mt Aspiring College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 170 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students
| Measure | Logan Park High School Dunedin, Otago | Mt Aspiring College Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #8 of 28 | #2 of 28 |
| National rank | #121 of 486 | #47 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 795 | 1,315 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 412 |
| Total roll | 795 | 1,315 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.8% | 90.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.1% | 69.3% |
| Māori students | 13% | 11.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| International students | 0.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.lphs.school.nz | www.mtaspiring.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Aspiring College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 66.9).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 430).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on roll size (1,315 vs 795).
- •Logan Park High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.8% vs 13.2%).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.7% vs 79.8%).
- •Mt Aspiring College is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 795.
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 Logan Park High School better than Mt Aspiring College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Aspiring College ranks higher (80.0 vs 66.9 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 Logan Park High School and Mt Aspiring College?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Logan Park High School: 430. Mt Aspiring College: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Logan Park High School and Mt Aspiring College rank in Otago?
Logan Park High School is 8th of 28 and Mt Aspiring College is 2nd of 28 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).