Arrowtown School vs Makarora Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 85 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowtown School
Arrowtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Makarora Primary School
Makarora · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
| Measure | Arrowtown School Arrowtown, Otago | Makarora Primary School Makarora, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #287 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 454 | 13 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 395 |
| Total roll | 454 | 13 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.4% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Arrowtown | Makarora |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.arrowtown.school.nz | www.makarora.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Arrowtown School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 68.3).
- •Arrowtown School does better on roll size (454 vs 13).
- •Makarora Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -15.2%).
- •Arrowtown School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 13.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowtown School better than Makarora Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Arrowtown School ranks higher (74.4 vs 68.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowtown School and Makarora Primary School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Arrowtown and Makarora in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arrowtown School: 395. Makarora Primary School: 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arrowtown School and Makarora Primary School rank in Otago?
Arrowtown School is 10th of 85 and Makarora Primary School is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).