Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Invercargill City (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 5 schools in Invercargill City, Southland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Southland.
- 164Southland Girls' High SchoolGeorgetown · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 64.1%
- 253Verdon CollegeInvercargill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 61.1%
- 366James Hargest CollegeInvercargill · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 56.2%
- 454Southland Boys' High SchoolInvercargill · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 40.8%
- 518Aurora CollegeInvercargill · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 20.2%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southland Girls' High School Georgetown · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 64.1% | 64.3 Top 50% | 463 | 1,076 |
| 2 | Verdon College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 61.1% | 53.4 Top 50% | 464 | 684 |
| 3 | James Hargest College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 56.2% | 66.0 Top 50% | 445 | 1,887 |
| 4 | Southland Boys' High School Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 40.8% | 53.7 Top 50% | 464 | 1,078 |
| 5 | Aurora College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 20.2% | 18.4 Lower 50% | 545 | 579 |
Southland Girls' High School in Georgetown leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Invercargill City with UE 64.1%. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Southland secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Invercargill City?
Southland Girls' High School in Georgetown, Southland ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Invercargill City with UE 64.1% (Equity Index (EQI): 463).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Invercargill City ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.