Holy Family School (Wanaka) vs Liberton Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 169 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Holy Family School (Wanaka) Wanaka, Otago | Liberton Christian School Pine Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #12 of 85 | #6 of 85 |
| National rank | #310 of 1,559 | #170 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 212 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 379 |
| Total roll | 212 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Pine Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.holyfamilyschoolwanaka.com | www.libertonchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Liberton Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 73.5).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 387).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) does better on roll size (212 vs 140).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.4% vs -4.3%).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) is the larger school with 212 students compared with 140.
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 Holy Family School (Wanaka) better than Liberton Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Liberton Christian School ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.5 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 Holy Family School (Wanaka) and Liberton Christian School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Pine Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Family School (Wanaka): 387. Liberton Christian School: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Family School (Wanaka) and Liberton Christian School rank in Otago?
Holy Family School (Wanaka) is 12th of 85 and Liberton Christian School is 6th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).