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Macandrew Bay School vs St Leonard's School (Dunedin)

A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMacandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay, Otago
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Saint Leonards, Otago
Success Index (NZ)
72
Top 25%
61
Top 50%
Region rank#15 of 85–
National rank#337 of 1,559–
SectorStateState
TypeContributingContributing
Year rangeYears 1–6Years 1–6
Students13310
Equity Index (EQI)387414
Total roll13310
Roll growth (5 yrs)-18.1%-72.7%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+––
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+––
Leavers with University Entrance––
Māori students20.3%0%
Pacific students0.8%0%
International students0%0%
suburb or townMacandrew BaySaint Leonards
regionOtagoOtago
Websitemacandrewbay.school.nzwww.stleonardsdn.school.nz

The verdict

  • •Macandrew Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.3 vs 60.9).
  • •Macandrew Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 414).
  • •Macandrew Bay School does better on roll size (133 vs 10).
  • •Macandrew Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.1% vs -72.7%).
  • •Macandrew Bay School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 10.

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 Macandrew Bay School better than St Leonard's School (Dunedin)?

On the Success Index (NZ), Macandrew Bay School ranks higher (72.3 vs 60.9 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 Macandrew Bay School and St Leonard's School (Dunedin)?

About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Macandrew Bay and Saint Leonards in Otago.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Macandrew Bay School: 387. St Leonard's School (Dunedin): 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Macandrew Bay School and St Leonard's School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?

Macandrew Bay School is 15th of 85 and St Leonard's School (Dunedin) is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).