Milton School vs Tokomairiro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 382 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton School
Milton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
109 students
Tokomairiro High School
Milton ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
196 students
| Measure | Milton School Milton, Otago | Tokomairiro High School Milton, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 85 | #26 of 28 |
| National rank | #1318 of 1,559 | #348 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 109 | 196 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 500 |
| Total roll | 109 | 196 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | -15.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 78.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 54.5% |
| Mฤori students | 26.6% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Milton | Milton |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.milton.school.nz | www.tokohigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTokomairiro High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.5 vs 30.4).
- โขMilton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 500).
- โขTokomairiro High School does better on roll size (196 vs 109).
- โขTokomairiro High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.6% vs -24.6%).
- โขTokomairiro High School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 109.
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 Milton School better than Tokomairiro High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tokomairiro High School ranks higher (34.5 vs 30.4 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 Milton School and Tokomairiro High School?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Milton School: 492. Tokomairiro High School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Milton School and Tokomairiro High School rank in Otago?
Milton School is 80th of 85 and Tokomairiro High School is 26th of 28 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).