Overview
Wanaka Primary School is a state contributing school in Wanaka, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 471 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 393 (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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityQueenstown-Lakes District
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode9305
MoE School ID1167
Student Demographics
Total Roll471
European/Pakeha87.9%
Maori9.1%
Pacific1.3%
Asian8.7%
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 EQI393
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)