Carisbrook School vs Tokoiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 48 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
Tokoiti School
Tokoiti · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
| Measure | Carisbrook School Caversham, Otago | Tokoiti School Tokoiti, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #1181 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 348 | 39 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 520 | 525 |
| Total roll | 348 | 39 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.6% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Caversham | Tokoiti |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.carisbrook.school.nz | www.tokoiti.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Carisbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.5 vs 19.0).
- •Carisbrook School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (520 vs 525).
- •Carisbrook School does better on roll size (348 vs 39).
- •Carisbrook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -2.9%).
- •Carisbrook School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 39.
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 Tokoiti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Carisbrook School ranks higher (36.5 vs 19.0 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 Tokoiti School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Caversham and Tokoiti in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carisbrook School: 520. Tokoiti School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carisbrook School and Tokoiti School rank in Otago?
Carisbrook School is 75th of 85 and Tokoiti School is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).