Overview
Macandrew Bay School is a state contributing school in Macandrew Bay, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 120 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 387 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9014
MoE School ID3762
Student Demographics
Total Roll120
European/Pakeha87.5%
Maori20.8%
Pacific0.8%
Asian10%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI387
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)