Schools in Wanaka, Otago (2026)
4 schools · 2,382 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 405.
Ranked schools in Wanaka
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 181Te Kura O Take KāraraWanaka · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 331 students
- 280Mt Aspiring CollegeWanaka · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 412 · 1,315 students
- 376Wanaka Primary SchoolWanaka · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 524 students
- 474Holy Family School (Wanaka)Wanaka · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 212 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 405 | 331 |
| 2 | Mt Aspiring College Wanaka · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 80.0 Top 10% | 412 | 1,315 |
| 3 | Wanaka Primary School Wanaka · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 75.9 Top 25% | 393 | 524 |
| 4 | Holy Family School (Wanaka) Wanaka · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 73.5 Top 25% | 387 | 212 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wanaka?
Te Kura O Take Kārara is the highest-ranked school in Wanaka with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Wanaka?
Wanaka has 4 schools (2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 full primary) educating 2,382 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Wanaka?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Wanaka is 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.