Te Kura O Take Kārara
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wanaka, Otago 9343 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#4 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#126 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura O Take Kārara
Te Kura O Take Kārara is a state contributing located in Wanaka, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 331 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 4th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (71th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Wanaka; Te Kura O Take Kārara ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)405
- Roll size (10%)331
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)189.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Te Kura O Take Kārara by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 405
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 331
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 189.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- 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 Te Kura O Take Kārara has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura O Take Kārara
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students · 2.1 km away
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 2.4 km away
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 2.8 km away
Hāwea Flat School
Hawea Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura O Take Kārara a good school?
Te Kura O Take Kārara has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 of 85 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 Te Kura O Take Kārara rank in Otago?
Te Kura O Take Kārara ranks #4 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #126 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura O Take Kārara?
Te Kura O Take Kārara had 331 students in 2026, a change of +189% over five years.
Is Te Kura O Take Kārara a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura O Take Kārara is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura O Take Kārara?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Te Kura O Take Kārara; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.