Kaikorai Valley College vs Trinity Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago, New Zealand, 2.4 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
Trinity Catholic College
City Rise · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
868 students
| Measure | Kaikorai Valley College Dunedin, Otago | Trinity Catholic College City Rise, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #27 of 28 | #6 of 28 |
| National rank | #391 of 486 | #89 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 436 | 868 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 431 |
| Total roll | 436 | 868 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | 13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 57.1% | 87.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | 70.3% |
| Māori students | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 5.5% |
| International students | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Dunedin | City Rise |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | kvcollege.co.nz | www.trinity.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 26.8).
- •Trinity Catholic College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 502).
- •Trinity Catholic College does better on roll size (868 vs 436).
- •Trinity Catholic College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs -11.8%).
- •Trinity Catholic College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (87.9% vs 57.1%).
- •Trinity Catholic College is the larger school with 868 students compared with 436.
- •Kaikorai Valley College is a state school while Trinity Catholic College 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 Trinity Catholic College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Trinity Catholic College ranks higher (72.7 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 Trinity Catholic College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and City Rise in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikorai Valley College: 502. Trinity Catholic College: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikorai Valley College and Trinity Catholic College rank in Otago?
Kaikorai Valley College is 27th of 28 and Trinity Catholic College is 6th of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).