Mt Aspiring College vs Te Kura O Take Kārara
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students
| Measure | Mt Aspiring College Wanaka, Otago | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 28 | #4 of 85 |
| National rank | #47 of 486 | #126 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,315 | 331 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 405 |
| Total roll | 1,315 | 331 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.2% | 189.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 69.3% | – |
| Māori students | 11.9% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.mtaspiring.school.nz | www.takekarara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.0 vs 80.6).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 412).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on roll size (1,315 vs 331).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on roll growth (5 years) (189.4% vs 13.2%).
- •Mt Aspiring College is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 331.
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 Mt Aspiring College better than Te Kura O Take Kārara?
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 Mt Aspiring College and Te Kura O Take Kārara?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Aspiring College: 412. Te Kura O Take Kārara: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Aspiring College and Te Kura O Take Kārara rank in Otago?
Mt Aspiring College is 2nd of 28 and Te Kura O Take Kārara is 4th of 85 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).