Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waikiwi, Southland 9810 · Invercargill City
#19 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#704 of 1,559 nationally
About Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) is a state integrated contributing located in Waikiwi, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 87 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 19th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.6%; pacific students 6.9%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Waikiwi; Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) ranks 2nd of 3 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%)430
- Roll size (10%)87
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-27.5%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 87
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -27.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 671 m away
Ruru Special School
Invercargill · State special school
128 students · 771 m away
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 1.2 km away
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 2.8 km away
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 2.8 km away
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 2.9 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students · 2.9 km away
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 3.2 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill · State activity centre
· 3.4 km away
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) a good school?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #19 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 Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) rank in Southland?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) ranks #19 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #704 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) had 87 students in 2026, a change of -27% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.