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Carisbrook School vs St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 947 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCarisbrook School
Caversham, Otago
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington, Otago
Success Index (NZ)
37
Lower 50%
72
Top 25%
Region rank#75 of 85#17 of 85
National rank#1181 of 1,559#354 of 1,559
SectorStateState integrated
TypeFull PrimaryContributing
Year rangeYears 1โ€“8Years 1โ€“6
Students34896
Equity Index (EQI)520387
Total roll34896
Roll growth (5 yrs)8.4%-13.8%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with University Entranceโ€“โ€“
Mฤori students25.6%6.3%
Pacific students25.3%1%
International students0%0%
suburb or townCavershamMornington
regionOtagoOtago
Websitewww.carisbrook.school.nzwww.stfrancisxavier.school.nz

The verdict

  • โ€ขSt Francis Xavier School (Mornington) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.5 vs 36.5).
  • โ€ขSt Francis Xavier School (Mornington) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 520).
  • โ€ขCarisbrook School does better on roll size (348 vs 96).
  • โ€ขCarisbrook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -13.8%).
  • โ€ขCarisbrook School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 96.
  • โ€ขCarisbrook School is a state school while St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) 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 Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?

On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) ranks higher (71.5 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 Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?

About 947 m in a straight line, between Caversham and Mornington in Otago.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Carisbrook School: 520. St Francis Xavier School (Mornington): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Carisbrook School and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) rank in Otago?

Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is 17th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).