Carisbrook School vs Kaikorai Valley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carisbrook School
Caversham ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
348 students
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
436 students
| Measure | Carisbrook School Caversham, Otago | Kaikorai Valley College Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 85 | #27 of 28 |
| National rank | #1181 of 1,559 | #391 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 348 | 436 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 502 |
| Total roll | 348 | 436 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 50% |
| Mฤori students | 25.6% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 4.4% |
| suburb or town | Caversham | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.carisbrook.school.nz | kvcollege.co.nz |
The verdict
- โขCarisbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.5 vs 26.8).
- โขKaikorai Valley College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 520).
- โขKaikorai Valley College does better on roll size (436 vs 348).
- โขCarisbrook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -11.8%).
- โขKaikorai Valley College is the larger school with 436 students compared with 348.
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 Carisbrook School better than Kaikorai Valley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Carisbrook School ranks higher (36.5 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 Carisbrook School and Kaikorai Valley College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Caversham and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carisbrook School: 520. Kaikorai Valley College: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carisbrook School and Kaikorai Valley College rank in Otago?
Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 and Kaikorai Valley College is 27th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).