Arrowtown School vs Shotover Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 8.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowtown School
Arrowtown · State full primary · Years 1–8
454 students
Shotover Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
| Measure | Arrowtown School Arrowtown, Otago | Shotover Primary School Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #10 of 85 | #1 of 85 |
| National rank | #287 of 1,559 | #48 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 454 | 580 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 396 |
| Total roll | 454 | 580 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.4% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Arrowtown | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.arrowtown.school.nz | www.shotover.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Shotover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.4 vs 74.4).
- •Arrowtown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 396).
- •Shotover Primary School does better on roll size (580 vs 454).
- •Shotover Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.5% vs -15.2%).
- •Shotover Primary School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 454.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowtown School better than Shotover Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Shotover Primary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 74.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowtown School and Shotover Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Arrowtown and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arrowtown School: 395. Shotover Primary School: 396. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arrowtown School and Shotover Primary School rank in Otago?
Arrowtown School is 10th of 85 and Shotover Primary School is 1st of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).