Kingsview School vs St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
| Measure | Kingsview School Frankton, Otago | St Joseph's School (Queenstown) Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #33 of 85 | #9 of 85 |
| National rank | #463 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 | 90 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 393 |
| Total roll | 90 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frankton | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.kingsview.school.nz | www.stjosephsqt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.6 vs 66.8).
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 403).
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on roll size (130 vs 90).
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs -15.4%).
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is the larger school with 130 students compared with 90.
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 Kingsview School better than St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Queenstown) ranks higher (75.6 vs 66.8 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 Kingsview School and St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Frankton and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kingsview School: 403. St Joseph's School (Queenstown): 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kingsview School and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) rank in Otago?
Kingsview School is 33rd of 85 and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is 9th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).