Glenorchy School vs Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 37 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenorchy School
Glenorchy ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
28 students
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
566 students
| Measure | Glenorchy School Glenorchy, Otago | Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | โ | #3 of 85 |
| National rank | โ | #73 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 28 | 566 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 405 |
| Total roll | 28 | 566 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.7% | 232.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.3% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenorchy | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | โ | www.kawarau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTe Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.6 vs 64.1).
- โขTe Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 406).
- โขTe Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau does better on roll size (566 vs 28).
- โขTe Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau does better on roll growth (5 years) (232.1% vs -9.7%).
- โขTe Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is the larger school with 566 students compared with 28.
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 Glenorchy School better than Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau ranks higher (83.6 vs 64.1 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 Glenorchy School and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenorchy School: 406. Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenorchy School and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau rank in Otago?
Glenorchy School is unranked and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is 3rd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).