Mornington School vs Waiwera South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 85 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mornington School
Mornington ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
247 students
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
29 students
| Measure | Mornington School Mornington, Otago | Waiwera South School Waiwera South, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 85 | โ |
| National rank | #749 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 247 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 439 |
| Total roll | 247 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | -16.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.4% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mornington | Waiwera South |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.mornington.school.nz | www.waiwerasouth.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMornington School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 50.9).
- โขMornington School does better on roll size (247 vs 29).
- โขMornington School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.4% vs -16.1%).
- โขMornington School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 29.
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 Mornington School better than Waiwera South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mornington School ranks higher (55.0 vs 50.9 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 Mornington School and Waiwera South School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Mornington and Waiwera South in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mornington School: 439. Waiwera South School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mornington School and Waiwera South School rank in Otago?
Mornington School is 50th of 85 and Waiwera South School is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).