Myross Bush School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Myross Bush, Southland 9872 · Invercargill City
#6 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#494 of 1,559 nationally
About Myross Bush School
Myross Bush School is a state contributing located in Myross Bush, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 173 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 6th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11%; pacific students 1.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)414
- Roll size (10%)173
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-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 Myross Bush School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 414
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 173
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.7%
- 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 Myross Bush School has changed over time.
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Schools near Myross Bush School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students · 3.2 km away
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students · 3.7 km away
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 3.7 km away
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 4.5 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students · 4.6 km away
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 4.6 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 4.8 km away
Verdon College
Invercargill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
684 students · 5.0 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students · 5.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Otatara School
Otatara · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Balfour School
Balfour · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students
Dipton School
Dipton · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Waikaia School
Waikaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Myross Bush School a good school?
Myross Bush School has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Myross Bush School rank in Southland?
Myross Bush School ranks #6 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #494 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Myross Bush School?
Myross Bush School had 173 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Myross Bush School a primary school or a secondary school?
Myross Bush School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Myross Bush School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Myross Bush School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.