George Street Normal School vs Te Kura O Take Kārara
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 167 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students
| Measure | George Street Normal School Dunedin, Otago | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #19 of 85 | #4 of 85 |
| National rank | #359 of 1,559 | #126 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 399 | 331 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 405 |
| Total roll | 399 | 331 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 189.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.georgestreet.school.nz | www.takekarara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 71.3).
- •George Street Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 405).
- •George Street Normal School does better on roll size (399 vs 331).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on roll growth (5 years) (189.4% vs -15.8%).
- •George Street Normal School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 331.
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 George Street Normal School better than Te Kura O Take Kārara?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura O Take Kārara ranks higher (80.6 vs 71.3 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 George Street Normal School and Te Kura O Take Kārara?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
George Street Normal School: 403. Te Kura O Take Kārara: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do George Street Normal School and Te Kura O Take Kārara rank in Otago?
George Street Normal School is 19th of 85 and Te Kura O Take Kārara is 4th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).