Best state integrated schools in Invercargill City (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 7 schools in Invercargill City, Southland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Southland.
- 179St Theresa's School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 277 students
- 263St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 126 students
- 358Southland Adventist Christian SchoolWaikiwi · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 439 · 129 students
- 457Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)Waikiwi · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 87 students
- 553Verdon CollegeInvercargill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 464 · 684 students
- 647St Joseph's School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 153 students
- 742St Patrick's School (Invercargill)Georgetown · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 468 · 282 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Theresa's School (Invercargill) Invercargill · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 79.0 Top 10% | 405 | 277 |
| 2 | St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) Invercargill · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 63.0 Top 50% | 417 | 126 |
| 3 | Southland Adventist Christian School Waikiwi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 58.2 Top 50% | 439 | 129 |
| 4 | Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) Waikiwi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 56.7 Top 50% | 430 | 87 |
| 5 | Verdon College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 53.4 Top 50% | 464 | 684 |
| 6 | St Joseph's School (Invercargill) Invercargill · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 47.4 Lower 50% | 465 | 153 |
| 7 | St Patrick's School (Invercargill) Georgetown · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 41.7 Lower 50% | 468 | 282 |
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) in Invercargill leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Invercargill City with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Southland state integrated schools rankings, every school on the Invercargill City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Invercargill City?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) in Invercargill, Southland ranks first among state integrated schools in Invercargill City with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 405).
How are state integrated schools in Invercargill City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.