Brightwater School vs Ranzau School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 4.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwater School
Brightwater ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
246 students
Ranzau School
Hope ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
108 students
| Measure | Brightwater School Brightwater, Tasman | Ranzau School Hope, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 22 | #10 of 22 |
| National rank | #747 of 1,559 | #737 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 246 | 108 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 433 |
| Total roll | 246 | 108 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.9% | -24.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.6% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Brightwater | Hope |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.brightwater.school.nz/ | www.ranzau.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (55.0 vs 55.7).
- โขRanzau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 439).
- โขBrightwater School does better on roll size (246 vs 108).
- โขBrightwater School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.9% vs -24.3%).
- โขBrightwater School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 108.
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 Brightwater School better than Ranzau School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brightwater School and Ranzau School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Brightwater and Hope in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brightwater School: 439. Ranzau School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brightwater School and Ranzau School rank in Tasman?
Brightwater School is 11th of 22 and Ranzau School is 10th of 22 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).