Overview
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau is a state full primary school in Queenstown, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 494 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 405 (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
Postcode9349
MoE School ID746
Student Demographics
Total Roll494
European/Pakeha68.4%
Maori6.9%
Pacific2.8%
Asian26.3%
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 EQI405
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)