Alexandra Primary School vs St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 855 m 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
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
| Measure | Alexandra Primary School Alexandra, Otago | St Gerard's School (Alexandra) Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #44 of 85 | #24 of 85 |
| National rank | #668 of 1,559 | #389 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 208 | 165 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 415 |
| Total roll | 208 | 165 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | 22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 12.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Alexandra | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.alexprim.school.nz | www.stgerards.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 58.1).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 447).
- •Alexandra Primary School does better on roll size (208 vs 165).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.8% vs 3.5%).
- •Alexandra Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 165.
- •Alexandra Primary School is a state school while St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Gerard's School (Alexandra) ranks higher (70.5 vs 58.1 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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Alexandra and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Alexandra Primary School: 447. St Gerard's School (Alexandra): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Alexandra Primary School and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) rank in Otago?
Alexandra Primary School is 44th of 85 and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is 24th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).