Broad Bay School vs Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 4.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Bay School
Broad Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
| Measure | Broad Bay School Broad Bay, Otago | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #35 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #499 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 15 | 80 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 418 |
| Total roll | 15 | 80 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | 34.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Broad Bay | Maia |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.broadbay.school.nz | www.dunedinsteiner.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.9 vs 53.4).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 432).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll size (80 vs 15).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.9% vs -25%).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 80 students compared with 15.
- •Broad Bay School is a state school while Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School 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 Broad Bay School better than Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (64.9 vs 53.4 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 Broad Bay School and Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Broad Bay and Maia in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broad Bay School: 432. Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School: 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broad Bay School and Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School rank in Otago?
Broad Bay School is unranked and Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is 35th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).