Tisbury School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Invercargill, Southland 9844 · Invercargill City
#37 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#1102 of 1,559 nationally
About Tisbury School
Tisbury School is a state contributing located in Invercargill, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 126 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 37th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (41th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.2%; pacific students 0.8%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Invercargill; Tisbury School ranks 9th 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%)467
- Roll size (10%)126
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.6%
- 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 Tisbury School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 126
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.8%
- 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 Tisbury School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tisbury School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Aurora College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
579 students · 2.0 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students · 2.7 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Strathern · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 2.7 km away
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students · 3.1 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students · 3.2 km away
Verdon College
Invercargill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
684 students · 3.3 km away
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students · 3.4 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students · 4.1 km away
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 4.4 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 4.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Riverton School
Riverton · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Tokanui School
Tokanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Otautau School
Otautau · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tisbury School a good school?
Tisbury School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 Tisbury School rank in Southland?
Tisbury School ranks #37 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #1102 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tisbury School?
Tisbury School had 126 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Tisbury School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tisbury School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tisbury School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tisbury School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.