Outram School vs Wakari School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 19 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
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Outram School Outram, Otago | Wakari School Wakari, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 85 | #38 of 85 |
| National rank | #604 of 1,559 | #593 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 192 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 440 |
| Total roll | 192 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Outram | Wakari |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.outram.school.nz | www.wakari.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (61.1 vs 61.7).
- •Wakari School does better on roll size (314 vs 192).
- •Outram School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs 0.7%).
- •Wakari School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 192.
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 Wakari School?
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 Outram School and Wakari School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Outram and Wakari in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Outram School: 440. Wakari School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Outram School and Wakari School rank in Otago?
Outram School is 40th of 85 and Wakari School is 38th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).