Fiordland College vs Southland Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland, New Zealand, 123 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiordland College
Te Anau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
307 students
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students
| Measure | Fiordland College Te Anau, Southland | Southland Girls' High School Georgetown, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 14 | #2 of 14 |
| National rank | #147 of 486 | #144 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 307 | 1,076 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 463 |
| Total roll | 307 | 1,076 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.4% | 3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.3% | 89.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.4% | 64.1% |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 22.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Te Anau | Georgetown |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.fiordland.school.nz | www.southlandgirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.2 vs 64.3).
- •Fiordland College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 463).
- •Southland Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,076 vs 307).
- •Fiordland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.4% vs 3%).
- •Fiordland College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Southland Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 307.
- •Fiordland College is co-educational and Southland Girls' High School is girls.
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 Fiordland College better than Southland Girls' High School?
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 Fiordland College and Southland Girls' High School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Te Anau and Georgetown in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fiordland College: 441. Southland Girls' High School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fiordland College and Southland Girls' High School rank in Southland?
Fiordland College is 3rd of 14 and Southland Girls' High School is 2nd of 14 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).