St Brigids School (Tainui) vs St Joseph's Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 3.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
| Measure | St Brigids School (Tainui) Andersons Bay, Otago | St Joseph's Cathedral School City Rise, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 85 | #26 of 85 |
| National rank | #449 of 1,559 | #421 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 80 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 401 |
| Total roll | 80 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.3% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 16.3% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Andersons Bay | City Rise |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.stbrigidsdn.school.nz | www.stjoescath.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.9 vs 67.8).
- •St Brigids School (Tainui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 401).
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School does better on roll size (158 vs 80).
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -11.3%).
- •St Joseph's Cathedral School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 80.
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 St Brigids School (Tainui) better than St Joseph's Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Cathedral School ranks higher (68.9 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 St Brigids School (Tainui) and St Joseph's Cathedral School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Andersons Bay and City Rise in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Brigids School (Tainui): 399. St Joseph's Cathedral School: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Brigids School (Tainui) and St Joseph's Cathedral School rank in Otago?
St Brigids School (Tainui) is 30th of 85 and St Joseph's Cathedral School is 26th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).