Kaikorai Valley College
Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin · Otago & Southland
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,975 of scored NZ schools
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
In summary
Kaikorai Valley College operates with a limited statutory manager currently in place. An ERO review of international student provision in July 2024 found the school has established thorough processes for reviewing provision and Code compliance, with experienced leadership including a dedicated Director and Dean of International Students. International students report appreciating the range of subject choices, teacher support, tutoring, and English language assistance available.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Dunedin looking for a state-funded setting.
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.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 77% · L2 70% · UE 55% · near band median (n=109) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 4% · Te Pūkenga 14% · Industry 7% · near band median (n=102) · why? ▼ hide
70% to Y13 · below band median (n=115) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 100.8/1k · suspensions 9.2/1k · exclusions 7.8/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-11.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2024-07 · near band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-07-30 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- 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."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
Audited financials
Year ended 2023 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$8.44M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$87k
Net assets / equity
$0.71M
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
76.7%
46 of 60 leavers
-4.0pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
70.0%
42 of 60 leavers
-1.9pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
55.0%
33 of 60 leavers
+14.6pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
70.0%
2024 cohort · 60 students
-3.7pt vs 2023
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
100.8
68 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
9.2
7 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
7.8
5 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 7
- Manufacturing and Technology 4
- Creative Industries 1
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$5.29M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,275
2018
$4.7M
2019
$5.5M
2020
$5.9M
2021
$5.6M
2022
$5.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 47
- Year 08 74
- Year 09 62
- Year 10 56
- Year 11 89
- Year 12 51
- Year 13+ 61
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 78.0%
- Māori 18.8%
- Asian 10.7%
- International 5.6%
- Pacific 5.1%
- Other / MELAA 4.4%
Location
Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
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.
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.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- web.archive.org
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz