Overview
Makarora Primary School is a state full primary school in Makarora, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 13 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 395 (low equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. 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 SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityQueenstown-Lakes District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9346
MoE School ID3767
Student Demographics
Total Roll13
European/Pakeha92.3%
Maori7.7%
Pacific0%
Asian7.7%
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)