Overview
Carisbrook School is a state full primary school in Caversham, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 327 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 520 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Dunedin City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode9012
MoE School ID648
Student Demographics
Total Roll327
European/Pakeha53.2%
Maori26.3%
Pacific26.3%
Asian11.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI520
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)