Balmacewen Intermediate vs Wakari School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 841 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmacewen Intermediate
Wakari · State intermediate · Years 7–8
476 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Balmacewen Intermediate Wakari, Otago | Wakari School Wakari, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 85 | #38 of 85 |
| National rank | #514 of 1,559 | #593 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 476 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 440 |
| Total roll | 476 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.1% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wakari | Wakari |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.balmacewen.school.nz | www.wakari.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Balmacewen Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.5 vs 61.7).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 440).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate does better on roll size (476 vs 314).
- •Wakari School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -7.1%).
- •Balmacewen Intermediate is the larger school with 476 students compared with 314.
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 Balmacewen Intermediate better than Wakari School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Balmacewen Intermediate ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.7 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 Balmacewen Intermediate and Wakari School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Wakari and Wakari in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balmacewen Intermediate: 425. Wakari School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balmacewen Intermediate and Wakari School rank in Otago?
Balmacewen Intermediate is 36th of 85 and Wakari School is 38th of 85 among intermediate schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).