Edendale School (Southland) vs Menzies College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edendale School (Southland)
Edendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Southland) Edendale, Southland | Menzies College Wyndham, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 48 | #8 of 14 |
| National rank | #691 of 1,559 | #274 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 121 | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 477 |
| Total roll | 121 | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.1% | 13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 73.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 44.6% |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 23.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edendale | Wyndham |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.edendaleps.school.nz | www.menzies.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Edendale School (Southland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 43.8).
- •Edendale School (Southland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 477).
- •Menzies College does better on roll size (347 vs 121).
- •Menzies College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs -26.1%).
- •Menzies College is the larger school with 347 students compared with 121.
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 Edendale School (Southland) better than Menzies College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edendale School (Southland) ranks higher (56.9 vs 43.8 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 Edendale School (Southland) and Menzies College?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Edendale and Wyndham in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Southland): 431. Menzies College: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Southland) and Menzies College rank in Southland?
Edendale School (Southland) is 18th of 48 and Menzies College is 8th of 14 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).