Hāwea Flat School vs Te Kura O Take Kārara
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hāwea Flat School
Hawea Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students
| Measure | Hāwea Flat School Hawea Flat, Otago | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #5 of 85 | #4 of 85 |
| National rank | #143 of 1,559 | #126 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 417 | 331 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 405 |
| Total roll | 417 | 331 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 60% | 189.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.9% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hawea Flat | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.haweaflat.school.co.nz | www.takekarara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.0 vs 80.6).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 412).
- •Hāwea Flat School does better on roll size (417 vs 331).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on roll growth (5 years) (189.4% vs 60%).
- •Hāwea Flat School is the larger school with 417 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 Hāwea Flat School better than Te Kura O Take Kārara?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hāwea Flat School and Te Kura O Take Kārara?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Hawea Flat and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hāwea Flat School: 412. Te Kura O Take Kārara: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hāwea Flat School and Te Kura O Take Kārara rank in Otago?
Hāwea Flat School is 5th of 85 and Te Kura O Take Kārara is 4th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).