Otago Boys' High School vs St Joseph's Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 556 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 Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
| Measure | Otago Boys' High School Dunedin, Otago | St Joseph's Cathedral School City Rise, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 28 | #26 of 85 |
| National rank | #98 of 486 | #421 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 853 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 401 |
| Total roll | 853 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68.3% | – |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 7.6% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | City Rise |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.obhs.school.nz | www.stjoescath.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Otago Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.1 vs 68.9).
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 432).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll size (853 vs 158).
- •Otago Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -1.3%).
- •Otago Boys' High School is the larger school with 853 students compared with 158.
- •Otago Boys' High School is a state school while St Joseph's Cathedral School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Otago Boys' High School is boys and St Joseph's Cathedral School is co-educational.
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 Joseph's Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otago Boys' High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 68.9 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 Joseph's Cathedral School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and City Rise in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otago Boys' High School: 432. St Joseph's Cathedral School: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otago Boys' High School and St Joseph's Cathedral School rank in Otago?
Otago Boys' High School is 7th of 28 and St Joseph's Cathedral School is 26th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).