Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Invercargill, Southland 9812 · Invercargill City
#12 of 14 composite schools in Southland
#422 of 486 nationally
About Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua is a state composite located in Invercargill, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 192 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 12th of 14 ranked composite schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 100%; pacific students 7.3%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Invercargill; Te Wharekura o Arowhenua ranks 11th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)536
- Roll size (10%)192
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.2%
- 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 Te Wharekura o Arowhenua by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 536
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 192
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 100%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.3%
- 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 Te Wharekura o Arowhenua has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Wharekura o Arowhenua has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Wharekura o Arowhenua has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Verdon College
Invercargill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
684 students · 222 m away
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students · 1.2 km away
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 1.3 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 1.7 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students · 1.8 km away
Aurora College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
579 students · 1.8 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students · 2.3 km away
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students · 2.4 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Strathern · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 2.5 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Aurora College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
579 students
Waiau Area School
Tuatapere · State composite · Years 1–13
133 students
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students
Aparima College
Riverton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
213 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
Northern Southland College
Lumsden · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
218 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Wharekura o Arowhenua a good school?
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 of 14 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 Te Wharekura o Arowhenua rank in Southland?
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua ranks #12 of 14 composite schools in Southland and #422 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Wharekura o Arowhenua?
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua had 192 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Te Wharekura o Arowhenua a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Wharekura o Arowhenua?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Wharekura o Arowhenua; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.