Top 10 state integrated schools in Southland (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 10 schools shown.
- 179St Theresa's School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 405 · 277 students
- 266St Thomas School (Winton)Winton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 93 students
- 363St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 126 students
- 460St Peter's College (Gore)Gore · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 442 · 348 students
- 559St Mary's School (Gore)Gore · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 199 students
- 658Southland Adventist Christian SchoolWaikiwi · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 439 · 129 students
- 757Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)Waikiwi · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 87 students
- 853Verdon CollegeInvercargill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 464 · 684 students
- 947St Joseph's School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 153 students
- 1042St 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 Thomas School (Winton) Winton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 65.7 Top 50% | 407 | 93 |
| 3 | St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) Invercargill · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 63.0 Top 50% | 417 | 126 |
| 4 | St Peter's College (Gore) Gore · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 60.3 Top 50% | 442 | 348 |
| 5 | St Mary's School (Gore) Gore · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 59.2 Top 50% | 429 | 199 |
| 6 | Southland Adventist Christian School Waikiwi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 58.2 Top 50% | 439 | 129 |
| 7 | Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) Waikiwi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 56.7 Top 50% | 430 | 87 |
| 8 | Verdon College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 53.4 Top 50% | 464 | 684 |
| 9 | St Joseph's School (Invercargill) Invercargill · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 47.4 Lower 50% | 465 | 153 |
| 10 | 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 Southland with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0. Of the 10 schools shown, 10 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Southland?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) in Invercargill ranks first among state integrated schools in Southland with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 405).
How are state integrated schools in Southland 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.