Bayfield High School vs Tahuna Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 990 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayfield High School
Andersons Bay ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
529 students
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
499 students
| Measure | Bayfield High School Andersons Bay, Otago | Tahuna Normal Intermediate Musselburgh, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 28 | #47 of 85 |
| National rank | #253 of 486 | #710 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 529 | 499 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 442 |
| Total roll | 529 | 499 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | -15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 18.7% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 7% |
| International students | 6% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Andersons Bay | Musselburgh |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bayfield-high.school.nz/ | www.tahuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTahuna Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.6 vs 47.6).
- โขTahuna Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 463).
- โขBayfield High School does better on roll size (529 vs 499).
- โขBayfield High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -15%).
- โขBayfield High School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 499.
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 Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahuna Normal Intermediate ranks higher (56.6 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 Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Andersons Bay and Musselburgh in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bayfield High School: 463. Tahuna Normal Intermediate: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bayfield High School and Tahuna Normal Intermediate rank in Otago?
Bayfield High School is 21st of 28 and Tahuna Normal Intermediate is 47th of 85 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).