New ZealandOtagoMakaroraMakarora Primary School

Makarora Primary School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Makarora, Otago · Rural other
office@makarora.school.nz 027-4438342
Roll13enrolled students
EQI395-60 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI395
vs National-60 (avg 455)
Roll13
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Makarora

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
395-68
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
13
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
7.7%-24.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
92.3%
Maori
7.7%
Pacific
0%
Asian
7.7%
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)