London House Learning Centre vs Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin ยท State activity centre
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill ยท State special school
81 students
| Measure | London House Learning Centre Dunedin, Otago | Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School Calton Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Special School |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | โ | 81 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 498 |
| Total roll | โ | 81 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 34.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | โ | 6.2% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Calton Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | โ | www.saracohen.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTe Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 569).
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 London House Learning Centre 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 London House Learning Centre and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Calton Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
London House Learning Centre: 569. Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do London House Learning Centre and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School rank in Otago?
London House Learning Centre is unranked and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is unranked among activity centre schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).