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Macandrew Bay School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Macandrew Bay, Dunedin, with 128 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll128at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic387fewer socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Macandrew Bay School, Ministry school number 3762 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

128students

Macandrew Bay School had 128 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 11288%
Māori 2620%
Asian 129%
MELAA 54%
Pacific <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 128 students on the roll, so they sum to about 122%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

387EQI

fewer socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 387

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Macandrew Bay School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3762
Address488 Portobello Road, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin
Territorial authorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1859-01-26

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 76 2.7 km
St Leonard's School (Dunedin) ContributingYears 1–6 9 3.0 km
Broad Bay School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 15 3.2 km
Ravensbourne School ContributingYears 1–6 16 3.3 km
Grants Braes School ContributingYears 1–6 203 5.2 km
Ōpoho School ContributingYears 1–6 121 5.3 km
Logan Park High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 799 5.4 km
Sawyers Bay School ContributingYears 1–6 113 5.6 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Macandrew Bay School cover?

Macandrew Bay School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Macandrew Bay School?

128 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Macandrew Bay School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Macandrew Bay School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Macandrew Bay School a state school?

Macandrew Bay School is a state school.

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