Schools in Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago (2026)
16 schools · 7,192 students · 12 state, 3 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 402.
Ranked schools in Queenstown-Lakes District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Otago.
- 186Shotover Primary SchoolQueenstown · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 396 · 580 students
- 284Te Kura Whakatipu o KawarauQueenstown · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 566 students
- 381Te Kura O Take KāraraWanaka · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 331 students
- 481Wakatipu High SchoolFrankton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 416 · 1,552 students
- 580Hāwea Flat SchoolHawea Flat · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 417 students
- 680Mt Aspiring CollegeWanaka · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 412 · 1,315 students
- 776Wanaka Primary SchoolWanaka · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 524 students
- 876St Joseph's School (Queenstown)Queenstown · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 130 students
- 974Arrowtown SchoolArrowtown · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 454 students
- 1074Holy Family School (Wanaka)Wanaka · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 212 students
- 1174Remarkables Primary SchoolFrankton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 426 students
- 1273Queenstown Primary SchoolQueenstown · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 402 · 522 students
- 1367Kingsview SchoolFrankton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 90 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shotover Primary School Queenstown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 86.4 Top 5% | 396 | 580 |
| 2 | Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau Queenstown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 83.6 Top 5% | 405 | 566 |
| 3 | Te Kura O Take Kārara Wanaka · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 405 | 331 |
| 4 | Wakatipu High School Frankton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 416 | 1,552 |
| 5 | Hāwea Flat School Hawea Flat · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.0 Top 10% | 412 | 417 |
| 6 | Mt Aspiring College Wanaka · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 80.0 Top 10% | 412 | 1,315 |
| 7 | Wanaka Primary School Wanaka · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 75.9 Top 25% | 393 | 524 |
| 8 | St Joseph's School (Queenstown) Queenstown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 75.6 Top 25% | 393 | 130 |
| 9 | Arrowtown School Arrowtown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 74.4 Top 25% | 395 | 454 |
| 10 | Holy Family School (Wanaka) Wanaka · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 73.5 Top 25% | 387 | 212 |
| 11 | Remarkables Primary School Frankton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 73.5 Top 25% | 397 | 426 |
| 12 | Queenstown Primary School Queenstown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 73.1 Top 25% | 402 | 522 |
| 13 | Kingsview School Frankton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 66.8 Top 25% | 403 | 90 |
Other schools in Queenstown-Lakes District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Queenstown-Lakes District?
Shotover Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Queenstown-Lakes District with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Queenstown-Lakes District?
Queenstown-Lakes District has 16 schools (10 full primary, 3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite) educating 7,192 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Queenstown-Lakes District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Queenstown-Lakes District is 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.