Kakanui School vs North East Valley Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 79 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kakanui School
Kakanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
| Measure | Kakanui School Kakanui, Otago | North East Valley Normal School North East Valley, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #62 of 85 |
| National rank | – | #905 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 38 | 193 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 450 |
| Total roll | 38 | 193 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | -14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.4% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Kakanui | North East Valley |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.principal1851.wic.com/kakanui.school.nz | www.nevn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •North East Valley Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.7 vs 45.5).
- •North East Valley Normal School does better on roll size (193 vs 38).
- •Kakanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.9% vs -14%).
- •North East Valley Normal School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 38.
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 Kakanui School better than North East Valley Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), North East Valley Normal School ranks higher (48.7 vs 45.5 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 Kakanui School and North East Valley Normal School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Kakanui and North East Valley in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kakanui School: 450. North East Valley Normal School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kakanui School and North East Valley Normal School rank in Otago?
Kakanui School is unranked and North East Valley Normal School is 62nd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).