Otago Boys' High School
About this school · from Ministry of Education data
Otago Boys' High School in brief
Otago Boys' High School is a large state boys' secondary school (Year 9–13) in Dunedin Central, Dunedin, with 846 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 432 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has no enrolment zone, so any family can apply. It opened in 1863.
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Otago Boys' High School
2 Arthur Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin
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How enrolment at Otago Boys' High School works
- No enrolment scheme is listed for Otago Boys' High School, so it is open enrolment: a family can apply from any address, with no home zone and no out-of-zone ballot. A place still turns on capacity at the year level you need.
- Year levels: Year 9–13
- Roll size: Large school
- School website: obhs.school.nz
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What families ask about Otago Boys' High School
- Does Otago Boys' High School have an enrolment zone?
- No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
- What year levels does Otago Boys' High School teach?
- Otago Boys' High School teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Otago Boys' High School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 432. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 846 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- No recent ERO review date is available in the current public data.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1863
- Principal
- Richard Hall
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
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