Aurora College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Invercargill, Southland 9840 · Invercargill City
#13 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland
#450 of 486 nationally
About Aurora College
Aurora College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Invercargill, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 579 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 18.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 13th of 14 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 38.5%; pacific students 10.5%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Invercargill; Aurora College ranks 12th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)545
- Roll size (10%)579
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)30.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)45%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)20.2%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Aurora College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 545
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 579
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 30.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 45%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 20.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 38.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Aurora College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Aurora College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Aurora College has changed over time.
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Schools near Aurora College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students · 735 m away
Fernworth Primary School
Strathern · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 1.1 km away
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students · 1.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students · 1.8 km away
Tisbury School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students · 2.0 km away
Verdon College
Invercargill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
684 students · 2.0 km away
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students · 2.0 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students · 2.1 km away
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 2.7 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students
Waiau Area School
Tuatapere · State composite · Years 1–13
133 students
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students
Aparima College
Riverton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
213 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
Northern Southland College
Lumsden · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
218 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora College a good school?
Aurora College has a Success Index (NZ) of 18.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 of 14 in Southland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Aurora College rank in Southland?
Aurora College ranks #13 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland and #450 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Aurora College?
Aurora College had 579 students in 2026, a change of +31% over five years.
Is Aurora College a primary school or a secondary school?
Aurora College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Aurora College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aurora College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.