Liger Leadership Academy vs St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 6.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liger Leadership Academy
Frankton ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
32 students
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
130 students
| Measure | Liger Leadership Academy Frankton, Otago | St Joseph's School (Queenstown) Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #9 of 85 |
| National rank | โ | #267 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 32 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 393 |
| Total roll | 32 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 75.9% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frankton | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.ligeracademy.org.nz | www.stjosephsqt.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on roll size (130 vs 32).
- โขLiger Leadership Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (75.9% vs 6.1%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Queenstown) is the larger school with 130 students compared with 32.
- โขLiger Leadership Academy is a private school while St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liger Leadership Academy better than St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Liger Leadership Academy and St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Frankton and Queenstown in Otago.
How do Liger Leadership Academy and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) rank in Otago?
Liger Leadership Academy is unranked and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is 9th of 85 among composite schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).