Mt Aspiring College vs Wanaka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 376 m 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
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
| Measure | Mt Aspiring College Wanaka, Otago | Wanaka Primary School Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 28 | #8 of 85 |
| National rank | #47 of 486 | #262 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,315 | 524 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 393 |
| Total roll | 1,315 | 524 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.2% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 69.3% | – |
| Māori students | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.mtaspiring.school.nz | www.wanaka.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Mt Aspiring College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 75.9).
- •Wanaka Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 412).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on roll size (1,315 vs 524).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.2% vs -20%).
- •Mt Aspiring College is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 524.
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 Wanaka Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Aspiring College ranks higher (80.0 vs 75.9 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 Mt Aspiring College and Wanaka Primary School?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Wanaka and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Aspiring College: 412. Wanaka Primary School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Aspiring College and Wanaka Primary School rank in Otago?
Mt Aspiring College is 2nd of 28 and Wanaka Primary School is 8th of 85 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).