Outram School vs Waikouaiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 45 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outram School
Outram · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
| Measure | Outram School Outram, Otago | Waikouaiti School Waikouaiti, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 85 | #56 of 85 |
| National rank | #604 of 1,559 | #829 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 192 | 92 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 440 |
| Total roll | 192 | 92 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -17% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Outram | Waikouaiti |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.outram.school.nz | www.waikouaiti.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Outram School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.1 vs 52.0).
- •Outram School does better on roll size (192 vs 92).
- •Outram School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -17%).
- •Outram School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 92.
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 Outram School better than Waikouaiti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Outram School ranks higher (61.1 vs 52.0 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 Outram School and Waikouaiti School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Outram and Waikouaiti in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Outram School: 440. Waikouaiti School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Outram School and Waikouaiti School rank in Otago?
Outram School is 40th of 85 and Waikouaiti School is 56th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).