Kaikorai Valley College vs St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
436 students
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
| Measure | Kaikorai Valley College Dunedin, Otago | St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) Mornington, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #27 of 28 | #17 of 85 |
| National rank | #391 of 486 | #354 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 436 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 387 |
| Total roll | 436 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | -13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 57.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | – |
| Māori students | 17.7% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 1% |
| International students | 4.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | Mornington |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | kvcollege.co.nz | www.stfrancisxavier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.5 vs 26.8).
- •St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 502).
- •Kaikorai Valley College does better on roll size (436 vs 96).
- •Kaikorai Valley College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.8% vs -13.8%).
- •Kaikorai Valley College is the larger school with 436 students compared with 96.
- •Kaikorai Valley College 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 Kaikorai Valley College better than St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) ranks higher (71.5 vs 26.8 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 Valley College and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Mornington in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikorai Valley College: 502. St Francis Xavier School (Mornington): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikorai Valley College and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) rank in Otago?
Kaikorai Valley College is 27th of 28 and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is 17th of 85 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).