Remarkables Primary School vs St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 5.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Remarkables Primary School
Frankton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
426 students
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
130 students
| Measure | Remarkables Primary School Frankton, Otago | St Joseph's School (Queenstown) Queenstown, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 85 | #9 of 85 |
| National rank | #312 of 1,559 | #267 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 426 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 393 |
| Total roll | 426 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.6% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frankton | Queenstown |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.remarkablesprimary.school.nz | www.stjosephsqt.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Queenstown) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.6 vs 73.5).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 397).
- โขRemarkables Primary School does better on roll size (426 vs 130).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Queenstown) does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs -21.6%).
- โขRemarkables Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 130.
- โขRemarkables 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 Remarkables Primary School better than St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Queenstown) ranks higher (75.6 vs 73.5 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 Remarkables Primary School and St Joseph's School (Queenstown)?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Frankton and Queenstown in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Remarkables Primary School: 397. St Joseph's School (Queenstown): 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Remarkables Primary School and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) rank in Otago?
Remarkables Primary School is 13th of 85 and St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is 9th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).