Carisbrook School vs Kings High School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carisbrook School
Caversham · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students
| Measure | Carisbrook School Caversham, Otago | Kings High School (Dunedin) Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 85 | #15 of 28 |
| National rank | #1181 of 1,559 | #204 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 348 | 876 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 453 |
| Total roll | 348 | 876 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 58.9% |
| Māori students | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Caversham | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.carisbrook.school.nz | www.kingshigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.4 vs 36.5).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 520).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) does better on roll size (876 vs 348).
- •Carisbrook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -10.8%).
- •Kings High School (Dunedin) is the larger school with 876 students compared with 348.
- •Carisbrook School is co-educational and Kings High School (Dunedin) is boys.
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 Kings High School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kings High School (Dunedin) ranks higher (54.4 vs 36.5 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 Kings High School (Dunedin)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caversham and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carisbrook School: 520. Kings High School (Dunedin): 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carisbrook School and Kings High School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 and Kings High School (Dunedin) is 15th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).