Kaikorai School vs St Mary's School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 937 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikorai School
Roslyn ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
317 students
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
60 students
| Measure | Kaikorai School Roslyn, Otago | St Mary's School (Dunedin) Wakari, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #16 of 85 | #27 of 85 |
| National rank | #350 of 1,559 | #429 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 317 | 60 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 403 |
| Total roll | 317 | 60 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | 48.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.8% | 1.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Roslyn | Wakari |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.kaikorai.school.nz | stmaryskaikorai.edublogs.org/ |
The verdict
- โขKaikorai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.6 vs 68.5).
- โขKaikorai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 403).
- โขKaikorai School does better on roll size (317 vs 60).
- โขSt Mary's School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (48.7% vs -1.6%).
- โขKaikorai School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 60.
- โขKaikorai School is a state school while St Mary's School (Dunedin) 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 Kaikorai School better than St Mary's School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaikorai School ranks higher (71.6 vs 68.5 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 Kaikorai School and St Mary's School (Dunedin)?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Roslyn and Wakari in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikorai School: 397. St Mary's School (Dunedin): 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikorai School and St Mary's School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Kaikorai School is 16th of 85 and St Mary's School (Dunedin) is 27th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).