Holy Family School (Wanaka) vs St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 54 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Wanaka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
| Measure | Holy Family School (Wanaka) Wanaka, Otago | St Joseph's School (Queenstown) Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #12 of 85 | #9 of 85 |
| National rank | #310 of 1,559 | #267 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 212 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 393 |
| Total roll | 212 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.holyfamilyschoolwanaka.com | www.stjosephsqt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.6 vs 73.5).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 393).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) does better on roll size (212 vs 130).
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs -4.3%).
- •Holy Family School (Wanaka) is the larger school with 212 students compared with 130.
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 Holy Family School (Wanaka) better than St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Queenstown) ranks higher (75.6 vs 73.5 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 Holy Family School (Wanaka) and St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Family School (Wanaka): 387. St Joseph's School (Queenstown): 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Family School (Wanaka) and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) rank in Otago?
Holy Family School (Wanaka) is 12th of 85 and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is 9th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).