Concord School vs Halfway Bush School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord School
Concord · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students
Halfway Bush School
Halfway Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
| Measure | Concord School Concord, Otago | Halfway Bush School Halfway Bush, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #1374 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 64 | 40 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 498 |
| Total roll | 64 | 40 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.9% | -19.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.1% | 22.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Concord | Halfway Bush |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.concord.school.nz | www.hwb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.7 vs 27.0).
- •Concord School does better on roll size (64 vs 40).
- •Halfway Bush School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.5% vs -27.9%).
- •Concord School is the larger school with 64 students compared with 40.
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 Concord School better than Halfway Bush School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Concord School and Halfway Bush School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Concord and Halfway Bush in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Concord School: 498. Halfway Bush School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Concord School and Halfway Bush School rank in Otago?
Concord School is 83rd of 85 and Halfway Bush School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).