George Street Normal School vs Queenstown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 172 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Street Normal School
Dunedin · State contributing · Years 1–6
399 students
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students
| Measure | George Street Normal School Dunedin, Otago | Queenstown Primary School Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 85 | #14 of 85 |
| National rank | #359 of 1,559 | #322 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 399 | 522 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 402 |
| Total roll | 399 | 522 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | -8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| International students | 1% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.georgestreet.school.nz | www.queenstown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queenstown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.1 vs 71.3).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 403).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on roll size (522 vs 399).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.6% vs -15.8%).
- •Queenstown Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 399.
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 George Street Normal School better than Queenstown Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Queenstown Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 71.3 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 George Street Normal School and Queenstown Primary School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
George Street Normal School: 403. Queenstown Primary School: 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do George Street Normal School and Queenstown Primary School rank in Otago?
George Street Normal School is 19th of 85 and Queenstown Primary School is 14th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).