Macandrew Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Macandrew Bay, Otago 9014 · Dunedin City
#15 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#337 of 1,559 nationally
About Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay School is a state contributing located in Macandrew Bay, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 133 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 15th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.3%; pacific students 0.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)387
- Roll size (10%)133
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.1%
- 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 Macandrew Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 387
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 133
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Macandrew Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Macandrew Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 2.7 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students · 3.0 km away
Broad Bay School
Broad Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 3.2 km away
Ravensbourne School
Ravensbourne · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 3.3 km away
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 5.2 km away
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students · 5.3 km away
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students · 5.4 km away
Sawyers Bay School
Sawyers Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 5.6 km away
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students · 5.6 km away
Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
Makarora Primary School
Makarora · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Arrowtown School
Arrowtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Macandrew Bay School a good school?
Macandrew Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Macandrew Bay School rank in Otago?
Macandrew Bay School ranks #15 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #337 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Macandrew Bay School?
Macandrew Bay School had 133 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Macandrew Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Macandrew Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Macandrew Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Macandrew Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.