St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Queenstown, Otago 9300 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#9 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#267 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is a state integrated full primary located in Queenstown, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 130 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 9th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.6%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Queenstown; St Joseph's School (Queenstown) ranks 3rd 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%)393
- Roll size (10%)130
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.1%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Queenstown) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 393
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 130
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Queenstown) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students · 603 m away
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 5.1 km away
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students · 5.3 km away
Liger Leadership Academy
Frankton · Private composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 6.4 km away
Wakatipu High School
Frankton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,552 students · 6.6 km away
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students · 7.5 km away
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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 Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Queenstown) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Queenstown) has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 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 St Joseph's School (Queenstown) rank in Otago?
St Joseph's School (Queenstown) ranks #9 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #267 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
St Joseph's School (Queenstown) had 130 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Queenstown) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Queenstown); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.