Carisbrook School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Caversham, Otago 9012 · Dunedin City
#75 of 85 full primary schools in Otago
#1181 of 1,559 nationally
About Carisbrook School
Carisbrook School is a state full primary located in Caversham, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 348 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 75th of 85 ranked full primary schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.6%; pacific students 25.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)520
- Roll size (10%)348
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carisbrook School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 520
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 348
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 25.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Carisbrook School has changed over time.
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Schools near Carisbrook School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students · 397 m away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 496 m away
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 837 m away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 947 m away
Queen's High School
St Clair · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
588 students · 1.1 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students · 1.1 km away
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 1.5 km away
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 1.6 km away
St Clair School
St Clair · State contributing · Years 1–6
371 students · 1.6 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tokoiti School
Tokoiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Brockville School
Brockville · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students
Te Pākihi o Maru
Oamaru · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Taieri Beach School
Taieri Mouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
Frequently asked questions
Is Carisbrook School a good school?
Carisbrook School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #75 of 85 in Otago. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carisbrook School rank in Otago?
Carisbrook School ranks #75 of 85 full primary schools in Otago and #1181 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Carisbrook School?
Carisbrook School had 348 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Carisbrook School a primary school or a secondary school?
Carisbrook School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Carisbrook School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carisbrook School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.