St Gerard's School (Alexandra) vs The Terrace School (Alexandra)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 885 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gerard's School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
165 students
The Terrace School (Alexandra)
Alexandra · State full primary · Years 1–8
291 students
| Measure | St Gerard's School (Alexandra) Alexandra, Otago | The Terrace School (Alexandra) Alexandra, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 85 | #55 of 85 |
| National rank | #389 of 1,559 | #828 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 165 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 445 |
| Total roll | 165 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.8% | -24.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.7% | 22.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Alexandra | Alexandra |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.stgerards.school.nz | www.theterrace.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 52.0).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 445).
- •The Terrace School (Alexandra) does better on roll size (291 vs 165).
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.8% vs -24.9%).
- •The Terrace School (Alexandra) is the larger school with 291 students compared with 165.
- •St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is a state integrated school while The Terrace School (Alexandra) is a state 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 St Gerard's School (Alexandra) better than The Terrace School (Alexandra)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Gerard's School (Alexandra) ranks higher (70.5 vs 52.0 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 Gerard's School (Alexandra) and The Terrace School (Alexandra)?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Alexandra and Alexandra in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Gerard's School (Alexandra): 415. The Terrace School (Alexandra): 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Gerard's School (Alexandra) and The Terrace School (Alexandra) rank in Otago?
St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is 24th of 85 and The Terrace School (Alexandra) is 55th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).