Wakatipu High School
Secondary school in Queenstown, New Zealand
Kia Ora, welcome to Wakatipu High School.
We have more than 1,500 students enrolled in Years 9 – 13 (aged 13 – 19 years old) and our school boasts an Equity Index of 412 (EQI), signifying outstanding access to education in New Zealand and a top-tier rating from the Ministry of Education. This allows us to concentrate on providing high-quality learning for all.
Wakatipu High is large enough to offer a specialist curriculum for senior students as well as support for extracurricular activities and sport. We take pride in our safe and supportive learning environment where staff know students by name and our goal is to provide opportunities for all students, whatever their needs, to develop to their full potential by discovering and building on their strengths.
At Wakatipu High School you’ll get personalised learning programmes which take into account your abilities and interests. This specialist approach garners top results; a high percentage of our students qualify for university or further study and many gain scholarships. Wakatipu High School is a signatory to the Code of Pastoral Care for International Students.
About Queenstown
Queenstown is a resort town on Lake Wakatipu in Otago, famous for alpine scenery and adventure tourism. It offers a dynamic hospitality and events scene alongside trails, snowsports and lake activities.
Otago Region
The Otago Region in the southeast of the South Island is a land of mountains, lakes, rivers and a vibrant student city — Dunedin. It’s well-known for its heritage architecture, university culture, outdoor adventures like skiing and hiking, and spectacular landscapes. For international students and agents alike, Otago offers the chance to combine excellent education with lifestyle-rich surroundings. Schools in the region can position themselves as gateways to both study and real-life New Zealand adventure.
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