Makarewa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Makarewa, Southland 9876 · Invercargill City
#12 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#646 of 1,559 nationally
About Makarewa School
Makarewa School is a state contributing located in Makarewa, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 155 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 12th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (42th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
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%)155
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.2%
- 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 Makarewa 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
- 155
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- 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 Makarewa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Makarewa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students · 4.5 km away
Wallacetown School
Wallacetown · State contributing · Years 1–6
77 students · 4.5 km away
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 5.1 km away
Ruru Special School
Invercargill · State special school
128 students · 5.2 km away
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 5.5 km away
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 6.7 km away
Myross Bush School
Myross Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 7.1 km away
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 7.2 km away
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students · 7.3 km away
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
Riversdale School
Riversdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
144 students
Otama School
Otama · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Makarewa School a good school?
Makarewa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 of 48 in Southland. 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 Makarewa School rank in Southland?
Makarewa School ranks #12 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #646 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Makarewa School?
Makarewa School had 155 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Makarewa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Makarewa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Makarewa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Makarewa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.