Queenstown Primary School vs St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 603 m 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
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
| Measure | Queenstown Primary School Queenstown, Otago | St Joseph's School (Queenstown) Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 85 | #9 of 85 |
| National rank | #322 of 1,559 | #267 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 522 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 393 |
| Total roll | 522 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.6% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Queenstown | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.queenstown.school.nz | www.stjosephsqt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.6 vs 73.1).
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 402).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on roll size (522 vs 130).
- •St Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs -8.6%).
- •Queenstown Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 130.
- •Queenstown Primary School is a state 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 Queenstown Primary School better than St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Queenstown) ranks higher (75.6 vs 73.1 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 Queenstown Primary School and St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Queenstown and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenstown Primary School: 402. St Joseph's School (Queenstown): 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queenstown Primary School and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) rank in Otago?
Queenstown Primary School is 14th of 85 and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is 9th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).