Overview
Karitane School is a state contributing school in Karitane, Otago. It is a co-educational school. The school has 26 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 463 (above-average 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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityDunedin City
RegionOtago
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9471
MoE School ID3756
Student Demographics
Total Roll26
European/Pakeha84.6%
Maori30.8%
Pacific3.8%
Asian7.7%
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 EQI463
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)