Karitane School vs Macraes Moonlight School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 34 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karitane School
Karitane Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
28 students
Macraes Moonlight School
Macraes Flat Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
14 students
| Measure | Karitane School Karitane, Otago | Macraes Moonlight School Macraes Flat, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 28 | 14 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 461 |
| Total roll | 28 | 14 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.1% | -18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 32.1% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karitane | Macraes Flat |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.karitaneschool.co.nz/ | macraes.nz/community/macraes-school/ |
The verdict
- β’Karitane School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.2 vs 39.8).
- β’Macraes Moonlight School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 463).
- β’Karitane School does better on roll size (28 vs 14).
- β’Karitane School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs -18.2%).
- β’Karitane School is the larger school with 28 students compared with 14.
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 Karitane School better than Macraes Moonlight School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karitane School ranks higher (41.2 vs 39.8 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 Karitane School and Macraes Moonlight School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Karitane and Macraes Flat in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karitane School: 463. Macraes Moonlight School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karitane School and Macraes Moonlight School rank in Otago?
Karitane School is unranked and Macraes Moonlight School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).