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Bradford School vs Kaikorai Valley College

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 626 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBradford School
Bradford, Otago
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin, Otago
Success Index (NZ)
36
Lower 50%
27
Lower 50%
Region rank#76 of 85#27 of 28
National rank#1184 of 1,559#391 of 486
SectorStateState
TypeContributingSecondary (Year 7-15)
Year rangeYears 1โ€“6Years 7โ€“13
Students102436
Equity Index (EQI)475502
Total roll102436
Roll growth (5 yrs)-11.3%-11.8%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+โ€“57.1%
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with University Entranceโ€“50%
Mฤori students22.5%17.7%
Pacific students9.8%7.1%
International students0%4.4%
suburb or townBradfordDunedin
regionOtagoOtago
Websitewww.bradford.school.nzkvcollege.co.nz

The verdict

  • โ€ขBradford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.3 vs 26.8).
  • โ€ขBradford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 502).
  • โ€ขKaikorai Valley College does better on roll size (436 vs 102).
  • โ€ขBradford School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.3% vs -11.8%).
  • โ€ขKaikorai Valley College is the larger school with 436 students compared with 102.

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 Bradford School better than Kaikorai Valley College?

On the Success Index (NZ), Bradford School ranks higher (36.3 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 Bradford School and Kaikorai Valley College?

About 626 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Dunedin in Otago.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Bradford School: 475. Kaikorai Valley College: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Bradford School and Kaikorai Valley College rank in Otago?

Bradford School is 76th of 85 and Kaikorai Valley College is 27th of 28 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).