Queenstown Primary School vs Remarkables Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 5.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton · State full primary · Years 1–8
426 students
| Measure | Queenstown Primary School Queenstown, Otago | Remarkables Primary School Frankton, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 85 | #13 of 85 |
| National rank | #322 of 1,559 | #312 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 522 | 426 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 397 |
| Total roll | 522 | 426 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.6% | -21.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Queenstown | Frankton |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.queenstown.school.nz | www.remarkablesprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (73.1 vs 73.5).
- •Remarkables Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 402).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on roll size (522 vs 426).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.6% vs -21.6%).
- •Queenstown Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 426.
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 Queenstown Primary School better than Remarkables Primary School?
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 Queenstown Primary School and Remarkables Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Queenstown and Frankton in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenstown Primary School: 402. Remarkables Primary School: 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queenstown Primary School and Remarkables Primary School rank in Otago?
Queenstown Primary School is 14th of 85 and Remarkables Primary School is 13th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).