Schools in Wakari, Otago (2026)
3 schools · 850 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 425.
Wakari, in Otago, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 850 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 intermediate; by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Wakari's schools is 425, below the Otago median of 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Mary's School (Dunedin) (68.5, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Balmacewen Intermediate (64.5, top 50% of intermediate schools nationally), and Wakari School (61.7, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Balmacewen Intermediate (476 students), Wakari School (314 students), St Mary's School (Dunedin) (60 students).
Ranked schools in Wakari
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 169St Mary's School (Dunedin)Wakari · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 60 students
- 265Balmacewen IntermediateWakari · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 476 students
- 362Wakari SchoolWakari · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 314 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's School (Dunedin) Wakari · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 68.5 Top 25% | 403 | 60 |
| 2 | Balmacewen Intermediate Wakari · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 64.5 Top 50% | 425 | 476 |
| 3 | Wakari School Wakari · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 61.7 Top 50% | 440 | 314 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wakari?
St Mary's School (Dunedin) is the highest-ranked school in Wakari with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Wakari?
Wakari has 3 schools (2 contributing, 1 intermediate) educating 850 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Wakari?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Wakari is 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.