Carisbrook School vs Mornington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Mornington School
Mornington ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
247 students
| Measure | Carisbrook School Caversham, Otago | Mornington School Mornington, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 85 | #50 of 85 |
| National rank | #1181 of 1,559 | #749 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 348 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 439 |
| Total roll | 348 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.6% | 15.4% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Caversham | Mornington |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.carisbrook.school.nz | www.mornington.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMornington School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 36.5).
- โขMornington School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 520).
- โขCarisbrook School does better on roll size (348 vs 247).
- โขCarisbrook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -15.4%).
- โขCarisbrook School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 247.
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 Mornington School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mornington School ranks higher (55.0 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 Mornington School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Caversham and Mornington in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carisbrook School: 520. Mornington School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carisbrook School and Mornington School rank in Otago?
Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 and Mornington School is 50th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).