Wanaka Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wanaka, Otago 9305 · Queenstown-Lakes District
#8 of 85 contributing schools in Otago
#262 of 1,559 nationally
About Wanaka Primary School
Wanaka Primary School is a state contributing located in Wanaka, in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 524 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 8th of 85 ranked contributing schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.2%; pacific students 1.1%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Wanaka; Wanaka Primary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)393
- Roll size (10%)524
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20%
- 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 Wanaka Primary School 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
- 524
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.1%
- 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 Wanaka Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wanaka Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students · 376 m away
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 467 m away
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Wanaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
331 students · 2.4 km away
Hāwea Flat School
Hawea Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Makarora Primary School
Makarora · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Arrowtown School
Arrowtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Grants Braes School
Waverley · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students
Warrington School
Warrington · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wanaka Primary School a good school?
Wanaka Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Wanaka Primary School rank in Otago?
Wanaka Primary School ranks #8 of 85 contributing schools in Otago and #262 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wanaka Primary School?
Wanaka Primary School had 524 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Wanaka Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wanaka Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wanaka Primary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Wanaka Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.