Macandrew Bay School vs Wanaka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 175 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macandrew Bay School
Macandrew Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
| Measure | Macandrew Bay School Macandrew Bay, Otago | Wanaka Primary School Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 85 | #8 of 85 |
| National rank | #337 of 1,559 | #262 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 133 | 524 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 393 |
| Total roll | 133 | 524 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.3% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Macandrew Bay | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | macandrewbay.school.nz | www.wanaka.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Wanaka Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 72.3).
- •Macandrew Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 393).
- •Wanaka Primary School does better on roll size (524 vs 133).
- •Macandrew Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.1% vs -20%).
- •Wanaka Primary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 133.
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 Macandrew Bay School better than Wanaka Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wanaka Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 72.3 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 Macandrew Bay School and Wanaka Primary School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Macandrew Bay and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Macandrew Bay School: 387. Wanaka Primary School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Macandrew Bay School and Wanaka Primary School rank in Otago?
Macandrew Bay School is 15th of 85 and Wanaka Primary School is 8th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).