Edendale School (Southland) vs Wyndham School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 4.9 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
Wyndham School
Wyndham · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
| Measure | Edendale School (Southland) Edendale, Southland | Wyndham School Wyndham, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 48 | #27 of 48 |
| National rank | #691 of 1,559 | #848 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 121 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 455 |
| Total roll | 121 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.1% | 16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edendale | Wyndham |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.edendaleps.school.nz | www.wyndham.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Edendale School (Southland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 51.0).
- •Edendale School (Southland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 455).
- •Wyndham School does better on roll size (142 vs 121).
- •Wyndham School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.8% vs -26.1%).
- •Wyndham School is the larger school with 142 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 Wyndham School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edendale School (Southland) ranks higher (56.9 vs 51.0 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 Wyndham School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Edendale and Wyndham in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edendale School (Southland): 431. Wyndham School: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edendale School (Southland) and Wyndham School rank in Southland?
Edendale School (Southland) is 18th of 48 and Wyndham School is 27th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).