St Mary's School (Dunedin) vs Wakari School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 567 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
Wakari School
Wakari · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | St Mary's School (Dunedin) Wakari, Otago | Wakari School Wakari, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 85 | #38 of 85 |
| National rank | #429 of 1,559 | #593 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 60 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 440 |
| Total roll | 60 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 48.7% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wakari | Wakari |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | stmaryskaikorai.edublogs.org/ | www.wakari.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.5 vs 61.7).
- •St Mary's School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 440).
- •Wakari School does better on roll size (314 vs 60).
- •St Mary's School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (48.7% vs 0.7%).
- •Wakari School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 60.
- •St Mary's School (Dunedin) is a state integrated school while Wakari School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's School (Dunedin) better than Wakari School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Dunedin) ranks higher (68.5 vs 61.7 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 St Mary's School (Dunedin) and Wakari School?
About 567 m in a straight line, between Wakari and Wakari in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's School (Dunedin): 403. Wakari School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's School (Dunedin) and Wakari School rank in Otago?
St Mary's School (Dunedin) is 27th of 85 and Wakari School is 38th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).