Mt Aspiring College vs Otago Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 169 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
| Measure | Mt Aspiring College Wanaka, Otago | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 28 | #7 of 28 |
| National rank | #47 of 486 | #98 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,315 | 853 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 432 |
| Total roll | 1,315 | 853 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.2% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.7% | 86.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 69.3% | 68.3% |
| Māori students | 11.9% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.mtaspiring.school.nz | www.obhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Aspiring College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 71.1).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 432).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on roll size (1,315 vs 853).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.2% vs 7.7%).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.7% vs 86.8%).
- •Mt Aspiring College is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 853.
- •Mt Aspiring College is co-educational and Otago Boys' High School is boys.
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 Mt Aspiring College better than Otago Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Aspiring College ranks higher (80.0 vs 71.1 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 Mt Aspiring College and Otago Boys' High School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Aspiring College: 412. Otago Boys' High School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Aspiring College and Otago Boys' High School rank in Otago?
Mt Aspiring College is 2nd of 28 and Otago Boys' High School is 7th of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).