State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
Kings High School (Dunedin)
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Forbury, Dunedin, with 880 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Kings High School (Dunedin), Ministry school number 383 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
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Kings High School (Dunedin) had 880 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 880 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, 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
453EQI
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
Kings High School (Dunedin) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 592 | 0.3 km |
| Bathgate Park School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 123 | 0.3 km |
| St Clair School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 359 | 0.6 km |
| St Bernadette's School (Forbury) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 181 | 0.8 km |
| Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School | Specialist School | — | 78 | 1.0 km |
| Carisbrook School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 335 | 1.1 km |
| Musselburgh School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 138 | 1.6 km |
| Tahuna Normal Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 494 | 1.8 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 Kings High School (Dunedin) cover?
Kings High School (Dunedin) is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Kings High School (Dunedin)?
880 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Kings High School (Dunedin) have an enrolment zone?
No. Kings High School (Dunedin) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Kings High School (Dunedin) a state school?
Kings High School (Dunedin) is a state school.