Queenstown Primary School vs Wakatipu High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 7.0 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
Wakatipu High School
Frankton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,552 students
| Measure | Queenstown Primary School Queenstown, Otago | Wakatipu High School Frankton, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #14 of 85 | #1 of 28 |
| National rank | #322 of 1,559 | #39 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 522 | 1,552 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 416 |
| Total roll | 522 | 1,552 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.6% | 37.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 92% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 75.5% |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Queenstown | Frankton |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.queenstown.school.nz | www.wakatipu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wakatipu High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 73.1).
- •Queenstown Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 416).
- •Wakatipu High School does better on roll size (1,552 vs 522).
- •Wakatipu High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.5% vs -8.6%).
- •Wakatipu High School is the larger school with 1,552 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 Wakatipu High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wakatipu High School ranks higher (80.6 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 Wakatipu High School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Queenstown and Frankton in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenstown Primary School: 402. Wakatipu High School: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queenstown Primary School and Wakatipu High School rank in Otago?
Queenstown Primary School is 14th of 85 and Wakatipu High School is 1st of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).