Logan Park High School vs Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
| Measure | Logan Park High School Dunedin, Otago | Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) North East Valley, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 28 | – |
| National rank | #121 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 795 | 58 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 427 |
| Total roll | 795 | 58 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.8% | 68.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.1% | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | North East Valley |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.lphs.school.nz | www.sacredheartdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Logan Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.9 vs 59.6).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 430).
- •Logan Park High School does better on roll size (795 vs 58).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs 16.8%).
- •Logan Park High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 58.
- •Logan Park High School is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Logan Park High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 59.6 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 Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and North East Valley in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Logan Park High School: 430. Sacred Heart School (Dunedin): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Logan Park High School and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Logan Park High School is 8th of 28 and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).