Broad Bay School vs Goldfields School (Cromwell)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 143 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
Goldfields School (Cromwell)
Cromwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
338 students
| Measure | Broad Bay School Broad Bay, Otago | Goldfields School (Cromwell) Cromwell, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #22 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #372 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 15 | 338 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 431 |
| Total roll | 15 | 338 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | 9.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 5.6% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Broad Bay | Cromwell |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.broadbay.school.nz | www.goldfields.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 53.4).
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 432).
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) does better on roll size (338 vs 15).
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.6% vs -25%).
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) is the larger school with 338 students compared with 15.
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 Goldfields School (Cromwell)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Goldfields School (Cromwell) ranks higher (70.9 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 Goldfields School (Cromwell)?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Broad Bay and Cromwell in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broad Bay School: 432. Goldfields School (Cromwell): 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broad Bay School and Goldfields School (Cromwell) rank in Otago?
Broad Bay School is unranked and Goldfields School (Cromwell) is 22nd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).