Liger Leadership Academy vs Wakatipu High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liger Leadership Academy
Frankton Β· Private composite Β· Years 1β13
32 students
Wakatipu High School
Frankton Β· State secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
1,552 students
| Measure | Liger Leadership Academy Frankton, Otago | Wakatipu High School Frankton, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | β | #1 of 28 |
| National rank | β | #39 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1β13 | Years 9β13 |
| Students | 32 | 1,552 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 416 |
| Total roll | 32 | 1,552 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 75.9% | 37.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | 92% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | 75.5% |
| MΔori students | 6.3% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Frankton | Frankton |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.ligeracademy.org.nz | www.wakatipu.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Wakatipu High School does better on roll size (1,552 vs 32).
- β’Liger Leadership Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (75.9% vs 37.5%).
- β’Wakatipu High School is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 32.
- β’Liger Leadership Academy is a private school while Wakatipu High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liger Leadership Academy better than Wakatipu High School?
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 Liger Leadership Academy and Wakatipu High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Frankton and Frankton in Otago.
How do Liger Leadership Academy and Wakatipu High School rank in Otago?
Liger Leadership Academy is unranked and Wakatipu High School is 1st of 28 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).