Schools in Makarora
Wanaka · Otago & Southland
There is 1 school in and around Makarora, Wanaka (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Makarora Primary School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Makarora
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Makarora Primary School Full Primary · 12 students
What the record says about Makarora schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Makarora Primary School
Makarora Primary School, a full primary with 12 students, is rebuilding its school community under new leadership appointed in 2021. The ERO review found strengths in the school's shared vision, supportive community, and individualised learning environment enhanced by nurturing staff-student relationships. The school has developed a responsive, localised curriculum through community consultation that reflects children's needs and utilises local resources.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Makarora schools
What schools are in Makarora?
Makarora, Wanaka has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Makarora Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Makarora?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Makarora Primary School ranks highest among Makarora schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Makarora?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Makarora does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Makarora address.
Decile or EQI — how are Makarora schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).