Otago Girls' High School
41 Tennyson Street, Dunedin · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #92 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Dunedin looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Otago Girls' High School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Otago Girls' High School scores 79/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong NCEA achievement across all levels including endorsements and scholarships
- Equitable outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners
- Above-average attendance rates
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-06-18 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Students, including Māori and Pacific learners, are continuing to achieve very well in NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3, as well as in University Entrance
- Most Year 9 and 10 students are achieving at or above national expectations in both literacy and numeracy
- Regular attendance rates are above national averages
- Strategic leadership at curriculum area, senior leadership and board levels continually improves school conditions that promote student success
- Mentorship structures have fostered effective distributed leadership and increased levels of confidence and capability among curriculum leaders
"Strategic leadership at curriculum area, senior leadership and board levels continually improves school conditions that promote student success."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$9.00M
Surplus / (deficit)
$398k
Net assets / equity
$2.54M
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
partial
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Frequently asked
Is Otago Girls' High School a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Otago Girls' High School scores 79/100 (Established) on our composite — below median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-06 review identified 6 key findings. Students, including Māori and Pacific learners, are continuing to achieve very well in NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3, as well as in University Entrance
How do I enrol my child at Otago Girls' High School?
Contact the school directly on 03-4740496, email oghsadmin@otagogirls.school.nz, or visit www.otagogirls.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Otago Girls' High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Otago Girls' High School has 698 students, with an EQI of 439 (mid-range socio-economic context). It is a girls school-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Otago Girls' High School in 2024-06, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- otagogirls.school.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz