Te Kura O Take Kārara vs Wanaka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.4 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
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
| Measure | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka, Otago | Wanaka Primary School Wanaka, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #4 of 85 | #8 of 85 |
| National rank | #126 of 1,559 | #262 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 331 | 524 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 405 | 393 |
| Total roll | 331 | 524 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 189.4% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Wanaka |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.takekarara.school.nz | www.wanaka.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 75.9).
- •Wanaka Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 405).
- •Wanaka Primary School does better on roll size (524 vs 331).
- •Te Kura O Take Kārara does better on roll growth (5 years) (189.4% vs -20%).
- •Wanaka Primary School is the larger school with 524 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 Wanaka Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura O Take Kārara ranks higher (80.6 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 Te Kura O Take Kārara and Wanaka Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Wanaka in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura O Take Kārara: 405. Wanaka Primary School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura O Take Kārara and Wanaka Primary School rank in Otago?
Te Kura O Take Kārara is 4th of 85 and Wanaka Primary School is 8th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).