Andersons Bay School vs Glenorchy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 204 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Andersons Bay School Andersons Bay, Otago | Glenorchy School Glenorchy, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #436 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 322 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 406 |
| Total roll | 322 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Andersons Bay | Glenorchy |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.andybay.ac.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Andersons Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.2 vs 64.1).
- •Glenorchy School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 409).
- •Andersons Bay School does better on roll size (322 vs 28).
- •Andersons Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -9.7%).
- •Andersons Bay School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 28.
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 Andersons Bay School better than Glenorchy School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Andersons Bay School ranks higher (68.2 vs 64.1 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 Andersons Bay School and Glenorchy School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Andersons Bay and Glenorchy in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Andersons Bay School: 409. Glenorchy School: 406. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Andersons Bay School and Glenorchy School rank in Otago?
Andersons Bay School is 28th of 85 and Glenorchy School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).