Karitane School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karitane, Otago 9471 · Dunedin City
About Karitane School
Karitane School is a state contributing located in Karitane, in the Dunedin City territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 28 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.1%; pacific students 3.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)28
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.1%
- 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 Karitane School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 28
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.6%
- 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 Karitane School has changed over time.
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Schools near Karitane School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 5.5 km away
Warrington School
Warrington · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 8.6 km away
Waitati School
Waitati · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 14 km away
Pūrākaunui School
Purakaunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Macraes Moonlight School
Macraes Flat · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Palmerston School
Palmerston · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
216 students
Waihola District School
Waihola · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Fenwick School
South Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students
Elmgrove School
Mosgiel · State contributing · Years 1–6
309 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Karitane School a good school?
Karitane School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Karitane School rank in Otago?
Karitane School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Karitane School?
Karitane School had 28 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Karitane School a primary school or a secondary school?
Karitane School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Karitane School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Karitane School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.