Grants Braes School vs Macandrew Bay 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.
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students
| Measure | Grants Braes School Waverley, Otago | Macandrew Bay School Macandrew Bay, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 85 | #15 of 85 |
| National rank | #356 of 1,559 | #337 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 215 | 133 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 387 |
| Total roll | 215 | 133 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.3% | -18.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waverley | Macandrew Bay |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.grantsbraes.school.nz | macandrewbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.4 vs 72.3).
- •Macandrew Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 395).
- •Grants Braes School does better on roll size (215 vs 133).
- •Grants Braes School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.3% vs -18.1%).
- •Grants Braes School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 133.
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 Grants Braes School better than Macandrew Bay 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 Grants Braes School and Macandrew Bay School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Waverley and Macandrew Bay in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grants Braes School: 395. Macandrew Bay School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grants Braes School and Macandrew Bay School rank in Otago?
Grants Braes School is 18th of 85 and Macandrew Bay School is 15th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).