Clyde School vs St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 8.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde School
Clyde ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
174 students
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
165 students
| Measure | Clyde School Clyde, Otago | St Gerard's School (Alexandra) Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #25 of 85 | #24 of 85 |
| National rank | #412 of 1,559 | #389 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 174 | 165 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 415 |
| Total roll | 174 | 165 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.1% | 22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clyde | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.clyde.school.nz | www.stgerards.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Gerard's School (Alexandra) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 69.4).
- โขSt Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 420).
- โขClyde School does better on roll size (174 vs 165).
- โขSt Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.8% vs 5.1%).
- โขClyde School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 165.
- โขClyde School is a state school while St Gerard's School (Alexandra) 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 Clyde School better than St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Gerard's School (Alexandra) ranks higher (70.5 vs 69.4 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 Clyde School and St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Clyde and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clyde School: 420. St Gerard's School (Alexandra): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clyde School and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) rank in Otago?
Clyde School is 25th of 85 and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is 24th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).