Queen's High School vs Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 881 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen's High School
St Clair ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
588 students
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill ยท State special school
81 students
| Measure | Queen's High School St Clair, Otago | Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School Calton Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #12 of 28 | โ |
| National rank | #153 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | โ |
| Students | 588 | 81 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 498 |
| Total roll | 588 | 81 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 63.5% | 34.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.2% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | St Clair | Calton Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.queens.school.nz | www.saracohen.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขQueen's High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 498).
- โขQueen's High School does better on roll size (588 vs 81).
- โขQueen's High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.5% vs 34.7%).
- โขQueen's High School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 81.
- โขQueen's High School is girls and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist 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 Queen's High School better than Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Queen's High School and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between St Clair and Calton Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queen's High School: 463. Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queen's High School and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School rank in Otago?
Queen's High School is 12th of 28 and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).