Ascot Community School vs Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 522 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
237 students
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill Β· State teen parent unit
| Measure | Ascot Community School Hawthorndale, Southland | Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #45 of 48 | β |
| National rank | #1434 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | β |
| Students | 237 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 569 |
| Total roll | 237 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.2% | -11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 20.7% | β |
| Pacific students | 12.7% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Hawthorndale | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.ascot.school.nz | β |
The verdict
- β’Ascot Community School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 569).
- β’Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.1% vs -19.2%).
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ascot Community School better than Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ascot Community School and Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Hawthorndale and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ascot Community School: 516. Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ascot Community School and Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre rank in Southland?
Ascot Community School is 45th of 48 and Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre is unranked among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).