Secondary (Year 7-15) · State

Kaikorai Valley College

Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin · Otago & Southland

Total roll 431

EQI 502

Founded 1958

Composite score

Established

B+

Below median

Rank #105 of scored NZ schools

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Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager

A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Kaikorai Valley College as of 2009-08-07. NZ Gazette notice

State school Co-educational Secondary school (Secondary (Year 7-15)) EQI 502 Accepts international students Reviewed by Dr Lesley Patterson (47-school portfolio)

Best suited for

Students aged 13-18 in Dunedin looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.

Is Kaikorai Valley College a good school?

Kaikorai Valley College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.

Strengths from the latest ERO report

Thorough processes established for reviewing provision for international students and Code compliance
Experienced leadership with dedicated Director and Dean of International Students
Comprehensive support structures including teacher support, tutoring, and English language assistance

Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.

Latest ERO review

2024-07-30 · Shelley Booysen, ERO

ERO report

The school has established thorough processes for reviewing its provision for international students and compliance with the Code
The International Committee provides regular reporting to the Board, with an experienced Director and Dean of International Students
Students appreciate the range of subject choices, teacher support, and additional assistance from tutors in studies and English language support
Regular individual meetings with international staff monitor and support student wellbeing and learning
International students have a common room shared with staff which is a friendly and supportive environment

"The International Committee, which oversees the international student programme, provides regular reporting to the Board. The school has an experienced Director and Dean of International Students."
— ERO, 2024-07-30 (leadership)

Trajectory across review cycles

Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.

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Frequently asked

Is Kaikorai Valley College a good school?

What does the latest ERO review say?

ERO's 2024-07 review identified 5 key findings. The school has established thorough processes for reviewing its provision for international students and compliance with the Code

How do I enrol my child at Kaikorai Valley College?

Contact the school directly on 03-453 6035, email office@kvc.school.nz, or visit kvcollege.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.

What are the fees?

Kaikorai Valley College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.

What is the roll size?

Kaikorai Valley College has 431 students, with an EQI of 502 (higher socio-economic need).

When was the school last reviewed by ERO?

The Education Review Office last reviewed Kaikorai Valley College in 2024-07, signed by Shelley Booysen. 5 ERO reports are on file in our archive.

Data transparency

Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.

Last updated

30 Jul 2024

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