Bradford School vs Oamaru Intermediate
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.
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students
Oamaru Intermediate
Oamaru · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Bradford School Bradford, Otago | Oamaru Intermediate Oamaru, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 85 | #74 of 85 |
| National rank | #1184 of 1,559 | #1150 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 102 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 477 |
| Total roll | 102 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.3% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.5% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bradford | Oamaru |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bradford.school.nz | www.oamaruint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oamaru Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.9 vs 36.3).
- •Bradford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 477).
- •Oamaru Intermediate does better on roll size (291 vs 102).
- •Oamaru Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.8% vs -11.3%).
- •Oamaru Intermediate is the larger school with 291 students compared with 102.
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 Oamaru Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oamaru Intermediate ranks higher (37.9 vs 36.3 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 Oamaru Intermediate?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Oamaru in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bradford School: 475. Oamaru Intermediate: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bradford School and Oamaru Intermediate rank in Otago?
Bradford School is 76th of 85 and Oamaru Intermediate is 74th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).