Schools in Queenstown
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 9 schools in and around Queenstown (Otago & Southland) — 7 primary, 2 secondary. Liger Leadership Academy is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
9 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Queenstown schools by suburb
1 Queenstown suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Queenstown ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory—ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing88Trajectory71ERO review77 - View profile →
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Wellbeing65Trajectory100ERO review78 - View profile →
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Academic86Outcomes58Retention88Wellbeing29Trajectory97ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing76Trajectory23ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing47Trajectory39ERO review73 - 8St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Queenstown · Full Primary · 139 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing0Trajectory58ERO review73 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory31ERO review35
What the record says about Queenstown schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Liger Leadership Academy
Liger Leadership Academy is a composite private school located in Frankton, Queenstown. An ERO special review in July 2022 found the school meets registration criteria with suitable premises, staffing, and equipment, and maintains regularly reviewed policies for student safety. No composite score is available.
Full source-linked profile →Shotover Primary School
Shotover Primary School's board assurance review in February 2025 confirmed the school met regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2024, with board administration and curriculum requirements verified. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau opened in February 2022 and serves a diverse, rapidly growing area in Queenstown. ERO identified strengths in the school's inclusive and learning-focused culture, strong leadership and teaching capability, and cohesive strategic planning centred on the whole child. The school is working with ERO to evaluate how leaders and teachers are improving learner outcomes by creating an environment where students are confident in their identity and sense of belonging, with a composite score of 78.
Full source-linked profile →Wakatipu High School
Wakatipu High School's board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all key areas as of March 2024, with board administration and curriculum requirements affirmed in the April 2024 board assurance review. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Remarkables Primary School
Remarkables Primary School's 2023 ERO board assurance review found the board has attested to compliance across six key areas including curriculum, health and safety, and finance. However, one area of non-compliance was identified: the board has not adopted and reviewed a required statement on health curriculum delivery as mandated by the Education and Training Act 2020, and this has not yet been addressed. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Queenstown Primary School
Queenstown Primary School's 2023 ERO review found staff consistently foster a positive and inclusive culture, with effective wellbeing initiatives and collaborations supporting families and learners. The school demonstrates commitment to engaging with mana whenua and developing te reo Māori programmes. The school's composite score is 73.
Full source-linked profile →St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
St Joseph's School (Queenstown) is a full primary school in Queenstown serving 139 students. A 2023 board assurance review found the board had met all regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met. No composite score was available.
Full source-linked profile →Kingsview School
Kingsview School's special character and values create a positive learning environment, and the school integrates English Language learners well with dedicated support systems. ERO identified concerns about how leadership gathers and uses achievement information to drive school improvement and report to trustees. The school's composite score is 35.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Queenstown schools
What schools are in Queenstown?
Queenstown has 9 schools on our records (7 primary, 2 secondary): Wakatipu High School, Shotover Primary School, Kingsview School, Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau, Liger Leadership Academy, Queenstown Grammar School (Proposed), Queenstown Primary School, St Joseph's School (Queenstown), Remarkables Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Queenstown?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Liger Leadership Academy ranks highest among Queenstown schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Wakatipu High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Queenstown?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Queenstown does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Queenstown address.
Decile or EQI — how are Queenstown schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).