Kingsview School vs St Mary's School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 166 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsview School
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Wakari · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
60 students
| Measure | Kingsview School Frankton, Otago | St Mary's School (Dunedin) Wakari, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #33 of 85 | #27 of 85 |
| National rank | #463 of 1,559 | #429 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 90 | 60 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 403 |
| Total roll | 90 | 60 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 48.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frankton | Wakari |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.kingsview.school.nz | stmaryskaikorai.edublogs.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Dunedin) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.5 vs 66.8).
- •Kingsview School does better on roll size (90 vs 60).
- •St Mary's School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (48.7% vs -15.4%).
- •Kingsview School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 60.
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 Kingsview School better than St Mary's School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Dunedin) ranks higher (68.5 vs 66.8 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 Kingsview School and St Mary's School (Dunedin)?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Frankton and Wakari in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kingsview School: 403. St Mary's School (Dunedin): 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kingsview School and St Mary's School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Kingsview School is 33rd of 85 and St Mary's School (Dunedin) is 27th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).