Makarewa School vs Southland Adventist Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
| Measure | Makarewa School Makarewa, Southland | Southland Adventist Christian School Waikiwi, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 48 | #15 of 48 |
| National rank | #646 of 1,559 | #666 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 155 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 439 |
| Total roll | 155 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.2% | 45.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 17.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Makarewa | Waikiwi |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.makarewa.school.nz | www.sacs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (59.1 vs 58.2).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 440).
- •Makarewa School does better on roll size (155 vs 129).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.5% vs 16.2%).
- •Makarewa School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 129.
- •Makarewa School is a state school while Southland Adventist Christian School is a state integrated 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 Makarewa School better than Southland Adventist Christian 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 Makarewa School and Southland Adventist Christian School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Makarewa and Waikiwi in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Makarewa School: 440. Southland Adventist Christian School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Makarewa School and Southland Adventist Christian School rank in Southland?
Makarewa School is 12th of 48 and Southland Adventist Christian School is 15th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).