Invercargill Middle School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Invercargill, Southland 9810 · Invercargill City
#40 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#1230 of 1,559 nationally
About Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill Middle School is a state contributing located in Invercargill, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 155 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 40th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll size (42th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.4%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Invercargill; Invercargill Middle School ranks 10th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)484
- Roll size (10%)155
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Invercargill Middle School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 155
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- 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 Invercargill Middle School has changed over time.
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Schools near Invercargill Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students · 709 m away
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students · 899 m away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill · State activity centre
· 1.4 km away
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 1.6 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 1.7 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students · 1.7 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students · 1.8 km away
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 1.8 km away
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students · 2.0 km away
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students
Tuturau Primary School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
22 students
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Riverton School
Riverton · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Invercargill Middle School a good school?
Invercargill Middle School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #40 of 48 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 Invercargill Middle School rank in Southland?
Invercargill Middle School ranks #40 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #1230 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Invercargill Middle School?
Invercargill Middle School had 155 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Invercargill Middle School a primary school or a secondary school?
Invercargill Middle School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Invercargill Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Invercargill Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.