Bradford School vs Halfway Bush School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students
Halfway Bush School
Halfway Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
| Measure | Bradford School Bradford, Otago | Halfway Bush School Halfway Bush, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #1184 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 102 | 40 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 498 |
| Total roll | 102 | 40 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.3% | -19.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.5% | 22.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bradford | Halfway Bush |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bradford.school.nz | www.hwb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bradford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.3 vs 27.0).
- •Bradford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 498).
- •Bradford School does better on roll size (102 vs 40).
- •Bradford School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.3% vs -19.5%).
- •Bradford School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 40.
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 Bradford School better than Halfway Bush School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bradford School ranks higher (36.3 vs 27.0 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 Bradford School and Halfway Bush School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Halfway Bush in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bradford School: 475. Halfway Bush School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bradford School and Halfway Bush School rank in Otago?
Bradford School is 76th of 85 and Halfway Bush School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).