Andersons Bay School vs Ōpoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 4.6 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
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students
| Measure | Andersons Bay School Andersons Bay, Otago | Ōpoho School Opoho, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 85 | #34 of 85 |
| National rank | #436 of 1,559 | #483 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 322 | 123 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 410 |
| Total roll | 322 | 123 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -25% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Andersons Bay | Opoho |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.andybay.ac.nz | www.opoho.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Andersons Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.2 vs 65.5).
- •Andersons Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 410).
- •Andersons Bay School does better on roll size (322 vs 123).
- •Andersons Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -25%).
- •Andersons Bay School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 123.
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 Ōpoho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Andersons Bay School ranks higher (68.2 vs 65.5 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 Ōpoho School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Andersons Bay and Opoho in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Andersons Bay School: 409. Ōpoho School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Andersons Bay School and Ōpoho School rank in Otago?
Andersons Bay School is 28th of 85 and Ōpoho School is 34th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).