Glenorchy School vs Te Kura O Take Kārara
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 63 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students
| Measure | Glenorchy School Glenorchy, Otago | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #4 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #126 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 28 | 331 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 405 |
| Total roll | 28 | 331 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.7% | 189.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenorchy | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | – | www.takekarara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 64.1).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 406).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on roll size (331 vs 28).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on roll growth (5 years) (189.4% vs -9.7%).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara is the larger school with 331 students compared with 28.
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 Glenorchy School better than Te Kura O Take Kārara?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura O Take Kārara ranks higher (80.6 vs 64.1 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 Glenorchy School and Te Kura O Take Kārara?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenorchy School: 406. Te Kura O Take Kārara: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenorchy School and Te Kura O Take Kārara rank in Otago?
Glenorchy School is unranked and Te Kura O Take Kārara is 4th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).