Pine Hill School (Dunedin) vs Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 801 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
North East Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
| Measure | Pine Hill School (Dunedin) Pine Hill, Otago | Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) North East Valley, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 54 | 58 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 427 |
| Total roll | 54 | 58 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.7% | 68.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.1% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Pine Hill | North East Valley |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | pinehilldunedin.school.nz | www.sacredheartdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 25.9).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 509).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (58 vs 54).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs 27.7%).
- •Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 58 students compared with 54.
- •Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pine Hill School (Dunedin) better than Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) ranks higher (59.6 vs 25.9 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 Pine Hill School (Dunedin) and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Pine Hill and North East Valley in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pine Hill School (Dunedin): 509. Sacred Heart School (Dunedin): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pine Hill School (Dunedin) and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is unranked and Sacred Heart School (Dunedin) is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).