Bayfield High School vs St Brigids School (Tainui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 418 m 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
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
| Measure | Bayfield High School Andersons Bay, Otago | St Brigids School (Tainui) Andersons Bay, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #21 of 28 | #30 of 85 |
| National rank | #253 of 486 | #449 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 529 | 80 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 399 |
| Total roll | 529 | 80 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.1% | – |
| Māori students | 18.7% | 1.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 16.3% |
| International students | 6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Andersons Bay | Andersons Bay |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bayfield-high.school.nz/ | www.stbrigidsdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 47.6).
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 463).
- •Bayfield High School does better on roll size (529 vs 80).
- •Bayfield High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -11.3%).
- •Bayfield High School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 80.
- •Bayfield High 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 Bayfield High School better than St Brigids School (Tainui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brigids School (Tainui) ranks higher (67.8 vs 47.6 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 St Brigids School (Tainui)?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Andersons Bay and Andersons Bay in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bayfield High School: 463. St Brigids School (Tainui): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bayfield High School and St Brigids School (Tainui) rank in Otago?
Bayfield High School is 21st of 28 and St Brigids School (Tainui) is 30th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).