Grants Braes School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waverley, Otago 9013 · Dunedin City
#18 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#356 of 1,559 nationally
About Grants Braes School
Grants Braes School is a state contributing located in Waverley, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 215 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 18th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.1%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0.5%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)395
- Roll size (10%)215
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Grants Braes School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 395
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 215
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Grants Braes School has changed over time.
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Schools near Grants Braes School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students · 1.2 km away
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students · 1.5 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students · 1.6 km away
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students · 2.2 km away
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students · 2.5 km away
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 2.5 km away
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 2.6 km away
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 2.8 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students · 2.8 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Makarora Primary School
Makarora · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Arrowtown School
Arrowtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
Warrington School
Warrington · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Grants Braes School a good school?
Grants Braes School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 85 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 Grants Braes School rank in Otago?
Grants Braes School ranks #18 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #356 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Grants Braes School?
Grants Braes School had 215 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Grants Braes School a primary school or a secondary school?
Grants Braes School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Grants Braes School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Grants Braes School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.