Invercargill Activity Centre vs Ruru Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill ยท State activity centre
Ruru Special School
Invercargill ยท State special school
128 students
| Measure | Invercargill Activity Centre Invercargill, Southland | Ruru Special School Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Special School |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | โ | 128 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 519 |
| Total roll | โ | 128 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 27.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 30.5% |
| Pacific students | โ | 10.2% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | โ | www.rurued.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRuru Special School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 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 Ruru Special 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 Ruru Special School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Invercargill Activity Centre: 569. Ruru Special School: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Invercargill Activity Centre and Ruru Special School rank in Southland?
Invercargill Activity Centre is unranked and Ruru Special School is unranked among activity centre schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).