Grants Braes School vs Tahuna Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.5 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
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students
| Measure | Grants Braes School Waverley, Otago | Tahuna Normal Intermediate Musselburgh, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 85 | #47 of 85 |
| National rank | #356 of 1,559 | #710 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 215 | 499 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 442 |
| Total roll | 215 | 499 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.3% | -15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.1% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 7% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Waverley | Musselburgh |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.grantsbraes.school.nz | www.tahuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Grants Braes School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.4 vs 56.6).
- •Grants Braes School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 442).
- •Tahuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (499 vs 215).
- •Tahuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15% vs -17.3%).
- •Tahuna Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 499 students compared with 215.
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 Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Grants Braes School ranks higher (71.4 vs 56.6 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 Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Waverley and Musselburgh in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grants Braes School: 395. Tahuna Normal Intermediate: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grants Braes School and Tahuna Normal Intermediate rank in Otago?
Grants Braes School is 18th of 85 and Tahuna Normal Intermediate is 47th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).