Kaikorai Valley College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dunedin, Otago 9011 · Dunedin City
#27 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago
#391 of 486 nationally
About Kaikorai Valley College
Kaikorai Valley College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Dunedin, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 436 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 27th of 28 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago. Its strongest component is roll size (50th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (5th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.7%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 4.4%.
There are 10 schools in Dunedin; Kaikorai Valley College ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)502
- Roll size (10%)436
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)57.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50%
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 Kaikorai Valley College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 502
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 436
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 57.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 17.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kaikorai Valley College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kaikorai Valley College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kaikorai Valley College has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaikorai Valley College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bradford School
Bradford · State contributing · Years 1–6
102 students · 626 m away
Mornington School
Mornington · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students · 645 m away
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 759 m away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 1.1 km away
Brockville School
Brockville · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 1.7 km away
Carisbrook School
Caversham · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students · 2.0 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill · State special school
81 students · 2.2 km away
Arthur Street School
City Rise · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 2.4 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 2.4 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
City Rise · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tokomairiro High School
Milton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students
East Otago High School
Palmerston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students
Waitaki Girls' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
418 students
South Otago High School
Rosebank · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
477 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaikorai Valley College a good school?
Kaikorai Valley College has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 of 28 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 Kaikorai Valley College rank in Otago?
Kaikorai Valley College ranks #27 of 28 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago and #391 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaikorai Valley College?
Kaikorai Valley College had 436 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Kaikorai Valley College a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaikorai Valley College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaikorai Valley College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaikorai Valley College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.