Carisbrook School vs Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 397 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carisbrook School
Caversham Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
348 students
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Calton Hill Β· State special school
81 students
| Measure | Carisbrook School Caversham, Otago | Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School Calton Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #75 of 85 | β |
| National rank | #1181 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | β |
| Students | 348 | 81 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 498 |
| Total roll | 348 | 81 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | 34.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 25.6% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Caversham | Calton Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.carisbrook.school.nz | www.saracohen.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 520).
- β’Carisbrook School does better on roll size (348 vs 81).
- β’Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.7% vs 8.4%).
- β’Carisbrook School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 81.
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 Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carisbrook School and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Caversham and Calton Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carisbrook School: 520. Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carisbrook School and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School rank in Otago?
Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 and Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).