Otago Girls' High School vs St Joseph's Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 187 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
| Measure | Otago Girls' High School Dunedin, Otago | St Joseph's Cathedral School City Rise, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #11 of 28 | #26 of 85 |
| National rank | #151 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 | 715 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 401 |
| Total roll | 715 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.5% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 73.9% | – |
| Māori students | 14% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 7.6% |
| International students | 4.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | City Rise |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.otagogirls.school.nz | www.stjoescath.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.9 vs 63.4).
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 439).
- •Otago Girls' High School does better on roll size (715 vs 158).
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -12.5%).
- •Otago Girls' High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 158.
- •Otago Girls' High School is a state school while St Joseph's Cathedral School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Otago Girls' High School is girls 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 Girls' High School better than St Joseph's Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Cathedral School ranks higher (68.9 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 Girls' High School and St Joseph's Cathedral School?
About 187 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and City Rise in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otago Girls' High School: 439. St Joseph's Cathedral School: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otago Girls' High School and St Joseph's Cathedral School rank in Otago?
Otago Girls' High School is 11th 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).