Queenstown Primary School vs Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 8.1 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
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Queenstown · State full primary · Years 1–8
566 students
| Measure | Queenstown Primary School Queenstown, Otago | Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #14 of 85 | #3 of 85 |
| National rank | #322 of 1,559 | #73 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 522 | 566 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 405 |
| Total roll | 522 | 566 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.6% | 232.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Queenstown | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.queenstown.school.nz | www.kawarau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.6 vs 73.1).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 405).
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau does better on roll size (566 vs 522).
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau does better on roll growth (5 years) (232.1% vs -8.6%).
- •Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is the larger school with 566 students compared with 522.
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 Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau ranks higher (83.6 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 Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Queenstown and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenstown Primary School: 402. Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queenstown Primary School and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau rank in Otago?
Queenstown Primary School is 14th of 85 and Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is 3rd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).