Overview
Arrowtown School is a state full primary school in Arrowtown, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 415 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 395 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityQueenstown-Lakes District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9351
MoE School ID3930
Student Demographics
Total Roll415
European/Pakeha92%
Maori6.7%
Pacific2.2%
Asian6.5%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI395
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)