South Otago High School vs Warepa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 8.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Otago High School
Rosebank ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
477 students
Warepa School
Balclutha ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
70 students
| Measure | South Otago High School Rosebank, Otago | Warepa School Balclutha, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 28 | #45 of 85 |
| National rank | #227 of 486 | #682 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 477 | 70 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 433 |
| Total roll | 477 | 70 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.3% | 22.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.6% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.4% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rosebank | Balclutha |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.sohs.school.nz | www.warepa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWarepa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.6 vs 50.8).
- โขWarepa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 475).
- โขSouth Otago High School does better on roll size (477 vs 70).
- โขWarepa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.6% vs 18.3%).
- โขSouth Otago High School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 70.
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 Warepa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Warepa School ranks higher (57.6 vs 50.8 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 Warepa School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Rosebank and Balclutha in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
South Otago High School: 475. Warepa School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do South Otago High School and Warepa School rank in Otago?
South Otago High School is 16th of 28 and Warepa School is 45th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).