Makarora Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Makarora, Otago 9346 · Queenstown-Lakes District
About Makarora Primary School
Makarora Primary School is a state full primary located in Makarora, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 13 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.7%; pacific students 0%; 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%)13
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.1%
- 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 Makarora Primary 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
- 13
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Makarora Primary School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Makarora Primary School a good school?
Makarora Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Makarora Primary School rank in Otago?
Makarora Primary School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Makarora Primary School?
Makarora Primary School had 13 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Makarora Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Makarora Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.