Alexandra Primary School vs Port Chalmers School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 114 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
| Measure | Alexandra Primary School Alexandra, Otago | Port Chalmers School Port Chalmers, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 85 | #65 of 85 |
| National rank | #668 of 1,559 | #935 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 208 | 82 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 448 |
| Total roll | 208 | 82 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | -19.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Alexandra | Port Chalmers |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.alexprim.school.nz | www.portchalmers.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Alexandra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.1 vs 47.6).
- •Alexandra Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 448).
- •Alexandra Primary School does better on roll size (208 vs 82).
- •Alexandra Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -19.3%).
- •Alexandra Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 82.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandra Primary School better than Port Chalmers School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Alexandra Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 47.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexandra Primary School and Port Chalmers School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Alexandra and Port Chalmers in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Alexandra Primary School: 447. Port Chalmers School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Alexandra Primary School and Port Chalmers School rank in Otago?
Alexandra Primary School is 44th of 85 and Port Chalmers School is 65th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).