Donovan Primary School vs Southland Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students
| Measure | Donovan Primary School Waikiwi, Southland | Southland Boys' High School Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 48 | #6 of 14 |
| National rank | #997 of 1,559 | #209 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 378 | 1,078 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 464 |
| Total roll | 378 | 1,078 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.5% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 40.8% |
| Māori students | 22% | 26.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikiwi | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.donovanprimary.ac.nz | www.sbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Southland Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.7 vs 45.1).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,078 vs 378).
- •Southland Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs -14.5%).
- •Southland Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 378.
- •Donovan Primary School is co-educational and Southland Boys' High School is boys.
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 Donovan Primary School better than Southland Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southland Boys' High School ranks higher (53.7 vs 45.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Donovan Primary School and Southland Boys' High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Waikiwi and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Donovan Primary School: 464. Southland Boys' High School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Donovan Primary School and Southland Boys' High School rank in Southland?
Donovan Primary School is 31st of 48 and Southland Boys' High School is 6th of 14 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).