Broad Bay School vs Sawyers Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.6 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
Sawyers Bay School
Sawyers Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students
| Measure | Broad Bay School Broad Bay, Otago | Sawyers Bay School Sawyers Bay, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #48 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #715 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 15 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 432 |
| Total roll | 15 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | -23.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Broad Bay | Sawyers Bay |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.broadbay.school.nz | www.sawyersbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sawyers Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.4 vs 53.4).
- •Sawyers Bay School does better on roll size (116 vs 15).
- •Sawyers Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-23.8% vs -25%).
- •Sawyers Bay School is the larger school with 116 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 Sawyers Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sawyers Bay School ranks higher (56.4 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 Sawyers Bay School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Broad Bay and Sawyers Bay in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broad Bay School: 432. Sawyers Bay School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broad Bay School and Sawyers Bay School rank in Otago?
Broad Bay School is unranked and Sawyers Bay School is 48th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).