Invercargill Activity Centre vs Invercargill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill Β· State activity centre
Invercargill Middle School
Invercargill Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
155 students
| Measure | Invercargill Activity Centre Invercargill, Southland | Invercargill Middle School Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | #40 of 48 |
| National rank | β | #1230 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | β | Years 1β6 |
| Students | β | 155 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 484 |
| Total roll | β | 155 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | β | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | β | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | β | 5.2% |
| International students | β | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | β | www.middle.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Invercargill Middle School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 569).
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 Invercargill Activity Centre better than Invercargill Middle 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 Invercargill Activity Centre and Invercargill Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Invercargill Activity Centre: 569. Invercargill Middle School: 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Invercargill Activity Centre and Invercargill Middle School rank in Southland?
Invercargill Activity Centre is unranked and Invercargill Middle School is 40th of 48 among activity centre schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).