Grants Braes School vs St Brigids School (Tainui)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.6 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
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
| Measure | Grants Braes School Waverley, Otago | St Brigids School (Tainui) Andersons Bay, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 85 | #30 of 85 |
| National rank | #356 of 1,559 | #449 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 215 | 80 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 399 |
| Total roll | 215 | 80 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.3% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.1% | 1.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waverley | Andersons Bay |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.grantsbraes.school.nz | www.stbrigidsdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Grants Braes School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.4 vs 67.8).
- •Grants Braes School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 399).
- •Grants Braes School does better on roll size (215 vs 80).
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.3% vs -17.3%).
- •Grants Braes School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 80.
- •Grants Braes School is a state school while St Brigids School (Tainui) 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 Grants Braes School better than St Brigids School (Tainui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Grants Braes School ranks higher (71.4 vs 67.8 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 Grants Braes School and St Brigids School (Tainui)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waverley and Andersons Bay in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grants Braes School: 395. St Brigids School (Tainui): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grants Braes School and St Brigids School (Tainui) rank in Otago?
Grants Braes School is 18th of 85 and St Brigids School (Tainui) is 30th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).