Bradford School vs St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.6 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
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
| Measure | Bradford School Bradford, Otago | St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) Mornington, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #76 of 85 | #17 of 85 |
| National rank | #1184 of 1,559 | #354 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 102 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 387 |
| Total roll | 102 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.3% | -13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.5% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bradford | Mornington |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bradford.school.nz | www.stfrancisxavier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.5 vs 36.3).
- •St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 475).
- •Bradford School does better on roll size (102 vs 96).
- •Bradford School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.3% vs -13.8%).
- •Bradford School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 96.
- •Bradford School is a state school while St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) 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 Bradford School better than St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) ranks higher (71.5 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 St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Mornington in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bradford School: 475. St Francis Xavier School (Mornington): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bradford School and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) rank in Otago?
Bradford School is 76th of 85 and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is 17th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).