Musselburgh School vs St Brigids School (Tainui)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Musselburgh School
Musselburgh · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
| Measure | Musselburgh School Musselburgh, Otago | St Brigids School (Tainui) Andersons Bay, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #82 of 85 | #30 of 85 |
| National rank | #1356 of 1,559 | #449 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 141 | 80 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 399 |
| Total roll | 141 | 80 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.1% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 1.3% |
| Pacific students | 12.1% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Musselburgh | Andersons Bay |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.musselburgh.school.nz | www.stbrigidsdn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 28.6).
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 500).
- •Musselburgh School does better on roll size (141 vs 80).
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.3% vs -14.1%).
- •Musselburgh School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 80.
- •Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh School better than St Brigids School (Tainui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brigids School (Tainui) ranks higher (67.8 vs 28.6 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 Musselburgh School and St Brigids School (Tainui)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Musselburgh and Andersons Bay in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Musselburgh School: 500. St Brigids School (Tainui): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Musselburgh School and St Brigids School (Tainui) rank in Otago?
Musselburgh School is 82nd of 85 and St Brigids School (Tainui) is 30th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).