New ZealandOtagoQueenstownQueenstown Primary School

Queenstown Primary School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Queenstown, Otago · Medium urban area
office@queenstown.school.nz 03-4429120
Roll505enrolled students
EQI402-53 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI402
vs National-53 (avg 455)
Roll505
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Queenstown

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
402-61
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
505
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
6.9%-25.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.6%-9.2pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Queenstown Primary School is a state full primary school in Queenstown, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 505 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 402 (below-average 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/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9300
MoE School ID4005

Student Demographics

Total Roll505
European/Pakeha66.5%
Maori6.9%
Pacific2.6%
Asian21.2%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
66.5%
Maori
6.9%
Pacific
2.6%
Asian
21.2%
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 EQI402
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)