Holy Family School (Wanaka) vs St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 170 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
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
| Measure | Holy Family School (Wanaka) Wanaka, Otago | St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) Mornington, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #12 of 85 | #17 of 85 |
| National rank | #310 of 1,559 | #354 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 212 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 387 |
| Total roll | 212 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | -13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Mornington |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.holyfamilyschoolwanaka.com | www.stfrancisxavier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 71.5).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) does better on roll size (212 vs 96).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -13.8%).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) is the larger school with 212 students compared with 96.
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 St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Family School (Wanaka) ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.5 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 St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Mornington in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Family School (Wanaka): 387. St Francis Xavier School (Mornington): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Family School (Wanaka) and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) rank in Otago?
Holy Family School (Wanaka) is 12th of 85 and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is 17th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).