Otago Boys' High School vs St Hildas Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 728 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
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
464 students
| Measure | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin, Otago | St Hildas Collegiate Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 28 | #4 of 28 |
| National rank | #98 of 486 | #52 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 853 | 464 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 394 |
| Total roll | 853 | 464 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | -1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.8% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68.3% | 96% |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 1.5% |
| International students | 2.7% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.obhs.school.nz | www.shcs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Hildas Collegiate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.3 vs 71.1).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 432).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll size (853 vs 464).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -1.7%).
- •St Hildas Collegiate does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 86.8%).
- •Otago Boys' High School is the larger school with 853 students compared with 464.
- •Otago Boys' High School is a state school while St Hildas Collegiate is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Otago Boys' High School is boys and St Hildas Collegiate 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 St Hildas Collegiate?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Hildas Collegiate ranks higher (79.3 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 Otago Boys' High School and St Hildas Collegiate?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otago Boys' High School: 432. St Hildas Collegiate: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otago Boys' High School and St Hildas Collegiate rank in Otago?
Otago Boys' High School is 7th of 28 and St Hildas Collegiate is 4th of 28 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).