Invercargill Activity Centre vs Waihopai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 745 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invercargill Activity Centre
Invercargill ยท State activity centre
Waihopai School
Gladstone ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
354 students
| Measure | Invercargill Activity Centre Invercargill, Southland | Waihopai School Gladstone, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #3 of 48 |
| National rank | โ | #442 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 354 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 428 |
| Total roll | โ | 354 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | โ | 5.9% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Gladstone |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | โ | www.waihopai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWaihopai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 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 Waihopai 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 Waihopai School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Invercargill and Gladstone in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Invercargill Activity Centre: 569. Waihopai School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Invercargill Activity Centre and Waihopai School rank in Southland?
Invercargill Activity Centre is unranked and Waihopai School is 3rd of 48 among activity centre schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).