Holy Family School (Wanaka)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wanaka, Otago 9305 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#12 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#310 of 1,559 nationally
About Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Holy Family School (Wanaka) is a state integrated full primary located in Wanaka, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 212 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.1%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Wanaka; Holy Family School (Wanaka) ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)387
- Roll size (10%)212
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.3%
- 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 Holy Family School (Wanaka) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 387
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 212
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.9%
- 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 Holy Family School (Wanaka) has changed over time.
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Schools near Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 467 m away
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students · 841 m away
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students · 2.8 km away
Hāwea Flat School
Hawea Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
St John's School (Ranfurly)
Ranfurly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Andersons Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
80 students
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Family School (Wanaka) a good school?
Holy Family School (Wanaka) has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Holy Family School (Wanaka) rank in Otago?
Holy Family School (Wanaka) ranks #12 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #310 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Holy Family School (Wanaka)?
Holy Family School (Wanaka) had 212 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Holy Family School (Wanaka) a primary school or a secondary school?
Holy Family School (Wanaka) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Holy Family School (Wanaka)?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Holy Family School (Wanaka); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.