Overview
Dunstan High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Alexandra, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 607 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 445 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Central Otago District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityCentral Otago District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9320
MoE School ID372
Student Demographics
Total Roll607
European/Pakeha89.1%
Maori20.3%
Pacific3.8%
Asian6.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI445
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)