Arrowtown School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Arrowtown, Otago 9351 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#10 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#287 of 1,559 nationally
About Arrowtown School
Arrowtown School is a state full primary located in Arrowtown, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 454 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 10th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.4%; pacific students 2%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)395
- Roll size (10%)454
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Arrowtown School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 395
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 454
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Arrowtown School has changed over time.
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Schools near Arrowtown School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 8.0 km away
Liger Leadership Academy
Frankton · Private composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 10 km away
Wakatipu High School
Frankton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,552 students · 11 km away
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 12 km away
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Makarora Primary School
Makarora · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
Warrington School
Warrington · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowtown School a good school?
Arrowtown School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 85 in Otago. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Arrowtown School rank in Otago?
Arrowtown School ranks #10 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #287 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Arrowtown School?
Arrowtown School had 454 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Arrowtown School a primary school or a secondary school?
Arrowtown School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Arrowtown School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Arrowtown School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.