St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Invercargill, Southland 9810 · Invercargill City
#1 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#172 of 1,559 nationally
About St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is a state integrated contributing located in Invercargill, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 277 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 1st of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (63th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.6%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Invercargill; St Theresa's School (Invercargill) ranks 1st 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%)405
- Roll size (10%)277
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.8%
- 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 St Theresa's School (Invercargill) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 405
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 277
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- 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 St Theresa's School (Invercargill) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Windsor North School
Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 731 m away
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students · 997 m away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 1.0 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students · 1.0 km away
Salford School
Hargest · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 1.2 km away
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students · 1.3 km away
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 1.4 km away
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 1.4 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 1.8 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill · State activity centre
· 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Theresa's School (Invercargill) a good school?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 St Theresa's School (Invercargill) rank in Southland?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) ranks #1 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #172 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Theresa's School (Invercargill)?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) had 277 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is St Theresa's School (Invercargill) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Theresa's School (Invercargill) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Theresa's School (Invercargill)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Theresa's School (Invercargill); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.