Andersons Bay School vs St Brigids School (Tainui)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 697 m 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
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
| Measure | Andersons Bay School Andersons Bay, Otago | St Brigids School (Tainui) Andersons Bay, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #28 of 85 | #30 of 85 |
| National rank | #436 of 1,559 | #449 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 322 | 80 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 399 |
| Total roll | 322 | 80 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.7% | 1.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Andersons Bay | Andersons Bay |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.andybay.ac.nz | www.stbrigidsdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (68.2 vs 67.8).
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 409).
- •Andersons Bay School does better on roll size (322 vs 80).
- •Andersons Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -11.3%).
- •Andersons Bay School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 80.
- •Andersons Bay School is a state school while St Brigids School (Tainui) 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 Andersons Bay School better than St Brigids School (Tainui)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Andersons Bay School and St Brigids School (Tainui)?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Andersons Bay and Andersons Bay in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Andersons Bay School: 409. St Brigids School (Tainui): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Andersons Bay School and St Brigids School (Tainui) rank in Otago?
Andersons Bay School is 28th of 85 and St Brigids School (Tainui) is 30th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).