Bayfield High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Andersons Bay, Otago 9013 · Dunedin City
#21 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago
#253 of 486 nationally
About Bayfield High School
Bayfield High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Andersons Bay, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 529 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 21st of 28 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.7%; pacific students 5.3%; international students 6%.
There are 3 schools in Andersons Bay; Bayfield High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)529
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)68.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.1%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bayfield High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 529
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 68.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Bayfield High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Bayfield High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Bayfield High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Bayfield High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students · 418 m away
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students · 816 m away
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students · 956 m away
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students · 990 m away
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 1.1 km away
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 1.5 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 2.4 km away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 2.4 km away
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 2.6 km away
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Blue Mountain College
Tapanui · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
230 students
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students
Lawrence Area School
Lawrence · State composite · Years 1–13
129 students
Taieri College
Mosgiel · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,202 students
Maniototo Area School
Ranfurly · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
The Catlins Area School
Owaka · State composite · Years 1–13
127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bayfield High School a good school?
Bayfield High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 of 28 in Otago. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bayfield High School rank in Otago?
Bayfield High School ranks #21 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago and #253 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bayfield High School?
Bayfield High School had 529 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Bayfield High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bayfield High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bayfield High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bayfield High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.