Overview
Te Kura O Take Kārara is a state contributing school in Wanaka, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 302 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 405 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityQueenstown-Lakes District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9343
MoE School ID747
Student Demographics
Total Roll302
European/Pakeha88.7%
Maori9.6%
Pacific2%
Asian8.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI405
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)