Wakatipu High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Frankton, Otago 9300 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#1 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago
#39 of 486 nationally
About Wakatipu High School
Wakatipu High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Frankton, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,552 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 1st of 28 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.8%; pacific students 4.6%; international students 2.1%.
There are 4 schools in Frankton; Wakatipu High School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)416
- Roll size (10%)1,552
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)37.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)92%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)75.5%
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 Wakatipu High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 416
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,552
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 37.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 92%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 75.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 9.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Wakatipu High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Wakatipu High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Wakatipu High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wakatipu High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students · 1.4 km away
Liger Leadership Academy
Frankton · Private composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 1.5 km away
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students · 1.9 km away
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 3.1 km away
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students · 4.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 6.6 km away
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students · 7.0 km away
Arrowtown School
Arrowtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
454 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students
Logan Park High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
853 students
Otago Girls' High School
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
715 students
Cromwell College
Cromwell · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
696 students
Dunstan High School
Alexandra · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
577 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakatipu High School a good school?
Wakatipu High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 28 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 Wakatipu High School rank in Otago?
Wakatipu High School ranks #1 of 28 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Otago and #39 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wakatipu High School?
Wakatipu High School had 1,552 students in 2026, a change of +38% over five years.
Is Wakatipu High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wakatipu High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wakatipu High School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Wakatipu High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.