Otago Boys' High School vs Otago Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago, New Zealand, 600 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
| Measure | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin, Otago | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 28 | #11 of 28 |
| National rank | #98 of 486 | #151 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 853 | 715 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 439 |
| Total roll | 853 | 715 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.8% | 88.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68.3% | 73.9% |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| International students | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.obhs.school.nz | www.otagogirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otago Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.1 vs 63.4).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 439).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll size (853 vs 715).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -12.5%).
- •Otago Girls' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.7% vs 86.8%).
- •Otago Boys' High School is the larger school with 853 students compared with 715.
- •Otago Boys' High School is boys and Otago Girls' High School is girls.
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 Otago Boys' High School better than Otago Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otago Boys' High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 63.4 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 Otago Boys' High School and Otago Girls' High School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otago Boys' High School: 432. Otago Girls' High School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otago Boys' High School and Otago Girls' High School rank in Otago?
Otago Boys' High School is 7th of 28 and Otago Girls' High School is 11th of 28 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).