Bayfield High School vs Blue Mountain College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 98 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
529 students
Blue Mountain College
Tapanui · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
230 students
| Measure | Bayfield High School Andersons Bay, Otago | Blue Mountain College Tapanui, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 28 | #23 of 28 |
| National rank | #253 of 486 | #277 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 529 | 230 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 463 |
| Total roll | 529 | 230 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | -3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | 77.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.1% | 47.5% |
| Māori students | 18.7% | 20.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| International students | 6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Andersons Bay | Tapanui |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bayfield-high.school.nz/ | www.bmc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bayfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.6 vs 43.1).
- •Bayfield High School does better on roll size (529 vs 230).
- •Bayfield High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -3.9%).
- •Blue Mountain College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (77.5% vs 68.5%).
- •Bayfield High School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 230.
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 Bayfield High School better than Blue Mountain College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bayfield High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 43.1 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 Bayfield High School and Blue Mountain College?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Andersons Bay and Tapanui in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bayfield High School: 463. Blue Mountain College: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bayfield High School and Blue Mountain College rank in Otago?
Bayfield High School is 21st of 28 and Blue Mountain College is 23rd of 28 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).