Balaclava School vs Kaikorai Valley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 759 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balaclava School
Balaclava · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students
| Measure | Balaclava School Balaclava, Otago | Kaikorai Valley College Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 85 | #27 of 28 |
| National rank | #624 of 1,559 | #391 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 260 | 436 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 502 |
| Total roll | 260 | 436 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.7% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50% |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 4.4% |
| suburb or town | Balaclava | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.balaclava.school.nz/ | kvcollege.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Balaclava School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.1 vs 26.8).
- •Balaclava School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 502).
- •Kaikorai Valley College does better on roll size (436 vs 260).
- •Balaclava School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.7% vs -11.8%).
- •Kaikorai Valley College is the larger school with 436 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balaclava School better than Kaikorai Valley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Balaclava School ranks higher (60.1 vs 26.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balaclava School and Kaikorai Valley College?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Balaclava and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Balaclava School: 428. Kaikorai Valley College: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Balaclava School and Kaikorai Valley College rank in Otago?
Balaclava School is 42nd of 85 and Kaikorai Valley College is 27th of 28 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).