Te Kura O Take Kārara vs Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 52 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students
| Measure | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka, Otago | Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 85 | #3 of 85 |
| National rank | #126 of 1,559 | #73 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 331 | 566 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 405 | 405 |
| Total roll | 331 | 566 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 189.4% | 232.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.takekarara.school.nz | www.kawarau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.6 vs 80.6).
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau does better on roll size (566 vs 331).
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau does better on roll growth (5 years) (232.1% vs 189.4%).
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is the larger school with 566 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 Te Kura O Take Kārara better than Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau ranks higher (83.6 vs 80.6 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 Te Kura O Take Kārara and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura O Take Kārara: 405. Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura O Take Kārara and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau rank in Otago?
Te Kura O Take Kārara is 4th of 85 and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is 3rd of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).