Milton School vs Waitahuna School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 21 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton School
Milton · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
Waitahuna School
Waitahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
7 students
| Measure | Milton School Milton, Otago | Waitahuna School Waitahuna, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #1318 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 109 | 7 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 490 |
| Total roll | 109 | 7 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | -65% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.6% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Milton | Waitahuna |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.milton.school.nz | www.waitahunaschool.blogspot.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Milton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.4 vs 28.1).
- •Waitahuna School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 492).
- •Milton School does better on roll size (109 vs 7).
- •Milton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24.6% vs -65%).
- •Milton School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 7.
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 Milton School better than Waitahuna School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Milton School ranks higher (30.4 vs 28.1 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 Milton School and Waitahuna School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Milton and Waitahuna in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Milton School: 492. Waitahuna School: 490. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Milton School and Waitahuna School rank in Otago?
Milton School is 80th of 85 and Waitahuna School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).