State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
Otago Boys' High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Arthur Street, Dunedin, with 862 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Otago Boys' High School, Ministry school number 377 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
862students
Otago Boys' High School had 862 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 862 students on the roll, so they sum to about 122%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
432EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Otago Boys' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London House Learning Centre | Activity Centre | — | — | 0.1 km |
| Arthur Street School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 200 | 0.2 km |
| Trinity Catholic College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 867 | 0.3 km |
| St Joseph's Cathedral School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 150 | 0.6 km |
| Otago Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 717 | 0.6 km |
| Kaikorai School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 311 | 0.7 km |
| St Hildas Collegiate | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 461 | 0.7 km |
| Columba College | Composite | Years 1–13 | 608 | 0.8 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Otago Boys' High School cover?
Otago Boys' High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Otago Boys' High School?
862 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Otago Boys' High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Otago Boys' High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Otago Boys' High School a state school?
Otago Boys' High School is a state school.