Schools in Invercargill, Southland (2026)
15 schools · 5,517 students · 11 state, 4 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 465.
Invercargill, in Southland, has 15 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 5,517 students. By level there are 4 contributing, 4 secondary (year 7-15), 3 full primary, 1 composite, 1 activity centre, 1 teen parent unit, 1 special school; by sector 11 state, 4 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Invercargill's schools is 465, above the Southland median of 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
11 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Theresa's School (Invercargill) (79.0, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by James Hargest College (66.0, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) (63.0, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are James Hargest College (1,887 students), Southland Boys' High School (1,078 students), Verdon College (684 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Invercargill
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). 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
- 266James Hargest CollegeInvercargill · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 445 · 1,887 students
- 363St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 126 students
- 456Woodlands Primary SchoolInvercargill · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 106 students
- 554Southland Boys' High SchoolInvercargill · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 464 · 1,078 students
- 653Verdon CollegeInvercargill · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 464 · 684 students
- 747St Joseph's School (Invercargill)Invercargill · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 153 students
- 840Tisbury SchoolInvercargill · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 126 students
- 934Invercargill Middle SchoolInvercargill · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 484 · 155 students
- 1023Te Wharekura o ArowhenuaInvercargill · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 192 students
- 1118Aurora CollegeInvercargill · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 545 · 579 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 | James Hargest College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 66.0 Top 50% | 445 | 1,887 |
| 3 | St John's Girls' School (Invercargill) Invercargill · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 63.0 Top 50% | 417 | 126 |
| 4 | Woodlands Primary School Invercargill · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.3 Top 50% | 440 | 106 |
| 5 | Southland Boys' High School Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 464 | 1,078 |
| 6 | Verdon College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 53.4 Top 50% | 464 | 684 |
| 7 | St Joseph's School (Invercargill) Invercargill · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 47.4 Lower 50% | 465 | 153 |
| 8 | Tisbury School Invercargill · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 40.2 Lower 50% | 467 | 126 |
| 9 | Invercargill Middle School Invercargill · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.2 Lower 50% | 484 | 155 |
| 10 | Te Wharekura o Arowhenua Invercargill · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 22.9 Lower 50% | 536 | 192 |
| 11 | Aurora College Invercargill · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 18.4 Lower 50% | 545 | 579 |
Other schools in Invercargill
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Invercargill?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is the highest-ranked school in Invercargill with a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Invercargill?
Invercargill has 15 schools (4 contributing, 4 secondary (year 7-15), 3 full primary, 1 composite, 1 activity centre, 1 teen parent unit, 1 special school) educating 5,517 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Invercargill?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Invercargill is 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.