Broad Bay School vs Port Chalmers School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.0 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
Port Chalmers School
Port Chalmers · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
| Measure | Broad Bay School Broad Bay, Otago | Port Chalmers School Port Chalmers, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #65 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #935 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 15 | 82 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 448 |
| Total roll | 15 | 82 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | -19.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Broad Bay | Port Chalmers |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.broadbay.school.nz | www.portchalmers.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Broad Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.4 vs 47.6).
- •Broad Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 448).
- •Port Chalmers School does better on roll size (82 vs 15).
- •Port Chalmers School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.3% vs -25%).
- •Port Chalmers School is the larger school with 82 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 Port Chalmers School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Broad Bay School ranks higher (53.4 vs 47.6 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 Port Chalmers School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Broad Bay and Port Chalmers in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broad Bay School: 432. Port Chalmers School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broad Bay School and Port Chalmers School rank in Otago?
Broad Bay School is unranked and Port Chalmers School is 65th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).