Wakari School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wakari, Otago 9010 · Dunedin City
#38 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#593 of 1,559 nationally
About Wakari School
Wakari School is a state contributing located in Wakari, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 314 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 38th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.7%; pacific students 4.8%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Wakari; Wakari School ranks 3rd of 3 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%)440
- Roll size (10%)314
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.7%
- 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 Wakari School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 314
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.8%
- 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 Wakari School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wakari School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students · 567 m away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students · 841 m away
Halfway Bush School
Halfway Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 1.1 km away
Kaikorai School
Roslyn · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 1.3 km away
Columba College
Roslyn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
607 students · 1.4 km away
John McGlashan College
Maori Hill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
526 students · 1.4 km away
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.6 km away
Brockville School
Brockville · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 1.9 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students · 2.0 km away
London House Learning Centre
Dunedin · State activity centre
· 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Heriot School
Heriot · State contributing · Years 1–6
67 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakari School a good school?
Wakari School has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #38 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 Wakari School rank in Otago?
Wakari School ranks #38 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #593 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wakari School?
Wakari School had 314 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Wakari School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wakari School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wakari School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wakari School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.