Bathgate Park School vs Carisbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 837 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bathgate Park School
South Dunedin · State full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
Carisbrook School
Caversham · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students
| Measure | Bathgate Park School South Dunedin, Otago | Carisbrook School Caversham, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 85 | #75 of 85 |
| National rank | #1439 of 1,559 | #1181 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 124 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 520 |
| Total roll | 124 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -31% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25% | 25.6% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 25.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | South Dunedin | Caversham |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.bathgatepark.school.nz | www.carisbrook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Carisbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.5 vs 24.9).
- •Bathgate Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (510 vs 520).
- •Carisbrook School does better on roll size (348 vs 124).
- •Carisbrook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -31%).
- •Carisbrook School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 124.
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 Bathgate Park School better than Carisbrook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Carisbrook School ranks higher (36.5 vs 24.9 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 Bathgate Park School and Carisbrook School?
About 837 m in a straight line, between South Dunedin and Caversham in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bathgate Park School: 510. Carisbrook School: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bathgate Park School and Carisbrook School rank in Otago?
Bathgate Park School is 84th of 85 and Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).