Overview
Kings High School (Dunedin) is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Dunedin, Otago. It is a boys school school. The school has 911 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 453 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9012
MoE School ID383
Student Demographics
Total Roll911
European/Pakeha70.8%
Maori19.3%
Pacific9.2%
Asian12.5%
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 EQI453
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)