State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Franz Josef Glacier School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Westland Glaciers-Bruce Bay, Franz Josef, with 42 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Franz Josef Glacier School, Ministry school number 3343 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
42students
Franz Josef Glacier School had 42 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 42 students on the roll, so they sum to about 110%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
422EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Franz Josef Glacier School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Glacier School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 5 | 17.0 km |
| Whataroa School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 20 | 19.2 km |
| South Westland Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 117 | 39.7 km |
| Aoraki Mount Cook School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 5 | 41.0 km |
| Ross School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 9 | 74.0 km |
| Lake Tekapo School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 36 | 74.0 km |
| Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 37 | 91.9 km |
| Fairlie School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 137 | 96.0 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Franz Josef Glacier School vs Fox Glacier School
- Franz Josef Glacier School vs Whataroa School
- Franz Josef Glacier School vs Aoraki Mount Cook School
Common questions
What year levels does Franz Josef Glacier School cover?
Franz Josef Glacier School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Franz Josef Glacier School?
42 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Franz Josef Glacier School have an enrolment zone?
No. Franz Josef Glacier School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Franz Josef Glacier School a state school?
Franz Josef Glacier School is a state school.