Schools in Andersons Bay
Dunedin · Otago & Southland
There are 3 schools in and around Andersons Bay, Dunedin (Otago & Southland) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Andersons Bay School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Andersons Bay ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory46ERO review77 - View profile →
67
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory36ERO review58 - View profile →
61
/ 100 composite
Academic67Outcomes55Retention68Wellbeing47Trajectory53ERO review71
What the record says about Andersons Bay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay School demonstrates equitable and excellent outcomes across the curriculum with effective, targeted support for learners who need it. Leaders show effective and collaborative commitment to continuous improvement as a culturally responsive school, and proactively engage with community expertise and wider networks. The school's composite score is 77.
Full source-linked profile →St Brigids School (Tainui)
St Brigids School (Tainui) is a contributing primary school in Andersons Bay with a roll of 65 students and a composite score of 58. The school has an active limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education. ERO found strengths in the school's effective data collection processes and improved staff understanding through targeted Ministry support, resulting in improved student achievement across the school. However, ERO has concerns about the quality and sustainability of leadership in assessment practices and the use of achievement information.
Full source-linked profile →Bayfield High School
Bayfield High School's board confirmed compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements across most key areas as of February 2024. A non-compliance issue was identified in Education Outside the Classroom delegations procedures, which the board has taken steps to address. Board administration, curriculum administration, and management of health, safety and welfare processes were confirmed.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Andersons Bay schools
What schools are in Andersons Bay?
Andersons Bay, Dunedin has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Bayfield High School, Andersons Bay School, St Brigids School (Tainui). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Andersons Bay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Andersons Bay School ranks highest among Andersons Bay schools (77/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Bayfield High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Andersons Bay?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Andersons Bay does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Andersons Bay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Andersons Bay schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).