Grants Braes School vs Makarora Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 210 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Makarora Primary School
Makarora · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
| Measure | Grants Braes School Waverley, Otago | Makarora Primary School Makarora, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #356 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 215 | 13 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 395 |
| Total roll | 215 | 13 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.3% | 11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.1% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 0% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waverley | Makarora |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.grantsbraes.school.nz | www.makarora.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Grants Braes School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.4 vs 68.3).
- •Grants Braes School does better on roll size (215 vs 13).
- •Makarora Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -17.3%).
- •Grants Braes School is the larger school with 215 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 Grants Braes School better than Makarora Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Grants Braes School ranks higher (71.4 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 Grants Braes School and Makarora Primary School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Waverley and Makarora in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grants Braes School: 395. Makarora Primary School: 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grants Braes School and Makarora Primary School rank in Otago?
Grants Braes School is 18th of 85 and Makarora Primary School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).