Fiordland College vs Te Anau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 642 m 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
Te Anau School
Te Anau · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
| Measure | Fiordland College Te Anau, Southland | Te Anau School Te Anau, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 14 | #2 of 48 |
| National rank | #147 of 486 | #395 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 307 | 281 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 429 |
| Total roll | 307 | 281 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.4% | 3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.4% | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Anau | Te Anau |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.fiordland.school.nz | www.teanau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Anau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.2 vs 64.2).
- •Te Anau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 441).
- •Fiordland College does better on roll size (307 vs 281).
- •Fiordland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.4% vs 3.7%).
- •Fiordland College is the larger school with 307 students compared with 281.
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 Te Anau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Anau School ranks higher (70.2 vs 64.2 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 Fiordland College and Te Anau School?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Te Anau and Te Anau in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fiordland College: 441. Te Anau School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fiordland College and Te Anau School rank in Southland?
Fiordland College is 3rd of 14 and Te Anau School is 2nd of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).