Schools in Bradford
Dunedin · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Bradford, Dunedin (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Bradford 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Bradford 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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What the record says about Bradford schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Bradford School
Bradford School is a contributing primary school in Dunedin with a roll of 105 students. An ERO review in November 2022 found the school working to evaluate student progress in mathematics fluency and understanding, with strategic priorities focused on responsive learning and student agency. The principal engages in research on mathematics pedagogy with a learner-first approach, supported by skilled teaching staff open to new practices.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Bradford schools
What schools are in Bradford?
Bradford, Dunedin has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Bradford School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Bradford?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Bradford School ranks highest among Bradford schools (43/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Bradford?
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 Bradford 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 Bradford address.
Decile or EQI — how are Bradford 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).