Mt Aspiring College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wanaka, Otago 9305 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#2 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago
#47 of 486 nationally
About Mt Aspiring College
Mt Aspiring College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Wanaka, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,315 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 28 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.9%; pacific students 1.3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Wanaka; Mt Aspiring College ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)412
- Roll size (10%)1,315
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)69.3%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mt Aspiring College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 412
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,315
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 69.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Mt Aspiring College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Mt Aspiring College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Mt Aspiring College has changed over time.
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Schools near Mt Aspiring College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 376 m away
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 841 m away
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students · 2.1 km away
Hāwea Flat School
Hawea Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wakatipu High School
Frankton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,552 students
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
Cromwell College
Cromwell · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
696 students
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mt Aspiring College a good school?
Mt Aspiring College has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 of 28 in Otago. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mt Aspiring College rank in Otago?
Mt Aspiring College ranks #2 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago and #47 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mt Aspiring College?
Mt Aspiring College had 1,315 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Mt Aspiring College a primary school or a secondary school?
Mt Aspiring College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mt Aspiring College?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Mt Aspiring College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.