Southland Adventist Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waikiwi, Southland 9843 · Invercargill City
#15 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#666 of 1,559 nationally
About Southland Adventist Christian School
Southland Adventist Christian School is a state integrated full primary located in Waikiwi, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 129 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 15th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.7%; pacific students 17.8%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Waikiwi; Southland Adventist Christian School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)439
- Roll size (10%)129
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)45.5%
- 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 Southland Adventist Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 129
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 45.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.8%
- 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 Southland Adventist Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Southland Adventist Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ruru Special School
Invercargill · State special school
128 students · 128 m away
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 523 m away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students · 671 m away
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 2.3 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students · 2.5 km away
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 2.5 km away
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 2.6 km away
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 2.6 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill · State activity centre
· 2.8 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southland Adventist Christian School a good school?
Southland Adventist Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Southland Adventist Christian School rank in Southland?
Southland Adventist Christian School ranks #15 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #666 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Southland Adventist Christian School?
Southland Adventist Christian School had 129 students in 2026, a change of +46% over five years.
Is Southland Adventist Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Southland Adventist Christian School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Southland Adventist Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southland Adventist Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.