Carisbrook School vs St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 496 m 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
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Dunedin ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
188 students
| Measure | Carisbrook School Caversham, Otago | St Bernadette's School (Forbury) Dunedin, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #75 of 85 | #29 of 85 |
| National rank | #1181 of 1,559 | #448 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 348 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 425 |
| Total roll | 348 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.6% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 20.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Caversham | Dunedin |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.carisbrook.school.nz | www.stbernadettes.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Bernadette's School (Forbury) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 36.5).
- โขSt Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 520).
- โขCarisbrook School does better on roll size (348 vs 188).
- โขSt Bernadette's School (Forbury) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.7% vs 8.4%).
- โขCarisbrook School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 188.
- โขCarisbrook School is a state school while St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Forbury) ranks higher (67.9 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 St Bernadette's School (Forbury)?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Caversham and Dunedin in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carisbrook School: 520. St Bernadette's School (Forbury): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carisbrook School and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) rank in Otago?
Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 and St Bernadette's School (Forbury) is 29th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).