Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School vs Macandrew Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Maia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students
| Measure | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia, Otago | Macandrew Bay School Macandrew Bay, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #35 of 85 | #15 of 85 |
| National rank | #499 of 1,559 | #337 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 80 | 133 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 387 |
| Total roll | 80 | 133 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.9% | -18.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 0.8% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maia | Macandrew Bay |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunedinsteiner.nz | macandrewbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Macandrew Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.3 vs 64.9).
- •Macandrew Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 418).
- •Macandrew Bay School does better on roll size (133 vs 80).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.9% vs -18.1%).
- •Macandrew Bay School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 80.
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated school while Macandrew Bay School is a state 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 Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School better than Macandrew Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Macandrew Bay School ranks higher (72.3 vs 64.9 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 Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School and Macandrew Bay School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Maia and Macandrew Bay in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School: 418. Macandrew Bay School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School and Macandrew Bay School rank in Otago?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is 35th of 85 and Macandrew Bay School is 15th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).