Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Queenstown, Otago 9349 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#3 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#73 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is a state 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 566 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 83.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8%; pacific students 3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Queenstown; Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau ranks 2nd 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%)405
- Roll size (10%)566
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)232.1%
- 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 Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 405
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 566
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 232.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- 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 Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wakatipu High School
Frankton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,552 students · 4.7 km away
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students · 5.1 km away
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 5.8 km away
Liger Leadership Academy
Frankton · Private composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 6.1 km away
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 7.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 7.5 km away
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students
Andersons Bay School
Andersons Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
322 students
East Taieri School
East Taieri · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau a good school?
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau has a Success Index (NZ) of 83.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau rank in Otago?
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau ranks #3 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #73 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau had 566 students in 2026, a change of +232% over five years.
Is Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.