Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School vs St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 114 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
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
| Measure | Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Maia, Otago | St Gerard's School (Alexandra) Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #35 of 85 | #24 of 85 |
| National rank | #499 of 1,559 | #389 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 80 | 165 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 415 |
| Total roll | 80 | 165 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.9% | 22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 12.7% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 1.8% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maia | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.dunedinsteiner.nz | www.stgerards.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 64.9).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 418).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on roll size (165 vs 80).
- •Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.9% vs 22.8%).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is the larger school with 165 students compared with 80.
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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Gerard's School (Alexandra) ranks higher (70.5 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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra)?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Maia and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School: 418. St Gerard's School (Alexandra): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) rank in Otago?
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School is 35th of 85 and St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is 24th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).