Verdon College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Invercargill, Southland 9840 · Invercargill City
#7 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland
#213 of 486 nationally
About Verdon College
Verdon College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Invercargill, in the Invercargill City territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 684 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 7th of 14 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19%; pacific students 8.5%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Invercargill; Verdon College ranks 6th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)464
- Roll size (10%)684
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)61.1%
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 Verdon College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 684
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 61.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.5%
- 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 Verdon College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Verdon College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Verdon College has changed over time.
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Schools near Verdon College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students · 222 m away
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 1.3 km away
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students · 1.4 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 1.8 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Georgetown · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
282 students · 2.0 km away
Aurora College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
579 students · 2.0 km away
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students · 2.4 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students · 2.5 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students · 2.7 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Strathern · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Verdon College a good school?
Verdon College has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Verdon College rank in Southland?
Verdon College ranks #7 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland and #213 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Verdon College?
Verdon College had 684 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Verdon College a primary school or a secondary school?
Verdon College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Verdon College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Verdon College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.