South Otago High School vs Stirling School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Otago High School
Rosebank · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
477 students
Stirling School
Stirling · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
| Measure | South Otago High School Rosebank, Otago | Stirling School Stirling, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 28 | #72 of 85 |
| National rank | #227 of 486 | #1073 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 477 | 79 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 469 |
| Total roll | 477 | 79 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.3% | 215.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.6% | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 31.6% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rosebank | Stirling |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.sohs.school.nz | www.stirling.school.nz |
The verdict
- •South Otago High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.8 vs 41.5).
- •Stirling School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 475).
- •South Otago High School does better on roll size (477 vs 79).
- •Stirling School does better on roll growth (5 years) (215.4% vs 18.3%).
- •South Otago High School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 79.
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 South Otago High School better than Stirling School?
On the Success Index (NZ), South Otago High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 41.5 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 South Otago High School and Stirling School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rosebank and Stirling in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
South Otago High School: 475. Stirling School: 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do South Otago High School and Stirling School rank in Otago?
South Otago High School is 16th of 28 and Stirling School is 72nd of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).